Fire alarm check finds inactive exterior power line

Heard on: Templeton Police and Fire

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

00:00

Fire alarm, engine three.

00:05

Go ahead, 29 engine three.

00:10

We'll be off at Wellington investigating.

00:13

Med six will be in command.

00:14

Med seven will be in command.

00:20

You're off.

00:22

Fire alarm from command.

00:29

Go ahead, command.

00:33

At this time, found an external power line, probably for a power outlet that no longer exists.

00:41

It appears to be not powered at this time.

00:45

Homeowner has been notified to contact their electrician.

00:49

To find or confirm the line and where it's coming from and where it's powered and the breaker.

00:56

Engine three will be clear.

00:58

Command terminated.

01:02

Homeowner has been notified.

01:04

Engine three is clear.

01:06

Command is terminated.

9/6/2026 07:36 AM

Fire

Wellington Rd, Templeton, MA 01468

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters investigated a reported fire alarm near Wellington Road in Templeton. Crews found an external power line, likely for a former outlet, that appeared to be unpowered. The homeowner was advised to contact an electrician to check the line and its breaker, and units cleared the scene.