Electrical hazard from burnt wire insulation near trees, Wilton CT
A possible electrical hazard was reported near trees where burnt insulation on a service wire was in contact with the branches. The main electrical supply to the nearby house has been shut off as a precaution. No wires are down and no fire has been reported. Eversource utility was asked to investigate the situation.
Audio|Source: Wilton Fire Dispatch - Analog
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Transcript:
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Can you notify Eversource have them respond? He's got an issue with a neutral rubbing on one of the trees on the property.
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May have caused the issue.
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I received notice.
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Defying Eversource knows.
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2011.
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Wires are not down, they're still intact in the service drop, but it appears there's, uh,
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it's like burnt insulation, of course, in contact with the trees. So then come out and investigate, please.
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I refuse to find your own.
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The driver command. Homeware is coming out to you.
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Roger?
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And the main for the house is shut down.
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Location mentioned:
Wilton, CT 06897
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