Fire as tree with wires falls near Ocean View Hwy, Westerly RI
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, fire crews from Watch Hill and Westerly responded to Ocean View Highway near Manatuck Avenue for a tree that had fallen onto wires, causing an active fire on the ground. Responders confirmed downed wires and coordinated with utility representatives for assistance. No injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Westerly & Chariho Area Fire Departments
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Transcript:
00:00
Westerly Fire Department for sealing Ocean View Highway at Manatuck Avenue, a tree down with wires, there is an active fire on the ground.
00:11
Watch Hill Fire Department, Ocean View Highway at Manatuck Avenue.
00:14
Tree with wires, there is an active fire on the ground.
00:19
(number withheld).
00:26
Hold on line, please.
00:31
Roger them.
00:40
This one has a six sentry responding.
00:42
Hill's the road.
00:58
(number withheld) responding.
01:03
30.
01:12
That was just an ID number that's being logged by the other dispatcher.
01:17
There's no need for a response.
01:26
Dispatch, (number withheld) is responding.
01:38
You can clear.
01:44
Stage at fire one.
01:50
You can clear.
01:54
Thank you.
02:00
Units are on scene, the wires are down and there is an active fire.
02:09
Measure seat, (number withheld) is responding.
02:24
Westerly can notify Rhode Island Energy, see if you can get an ETA.
02:29
Just notified them on the update.
02:37
Number one.
02:40
(number withheld) to (number withheld).
02:51
(number withheld), (number withheld).
02:57
Good.
03:00
You want truck (number withheld)?
03:11
Ocean View Highway.
03:16
Back came broken out.
03:22
Ocean View to Yosemite.
03:28
Roger.
03:30
Notify Westerly.
03:44
We confirmed there is active fire and tension wires down.
03:51
I just advised them.
03:53
All wires were down and there was an active fire.
03:56
They said they would try to get an ETA, but they are extremely busy.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Manatuck Ave & Ocean View Hwy, Westerly, RI 02891
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