Tree branch on power line causes road closure on Munson Rd, Wilton ME
Fire & ArsonA tree branch is on a power line near Munson Road, causing arcing and smoke. The road is closed at the Duncan end with cones. There is no active fire, but the power company has been notified and is expected to arrive in about 45 minutes to address the situation.
Audio|Source: Franklin County Fire
01:45
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 15 to Franklin.
00:05
Go ahead.
00:08
Franklin, we're going to be off. It is actively smoking, blocking the roadway.
00:16
(number withheld).
00:19
Engine 15, Franklin.
00:26
Go ahead.
00:30
Franklin, we're going to be clearing in service. We closed the road with cones.
00:35
It isn't actively on fire this time, but the road is blocked. I wouldn't call it a priority.
00:46
Ten-four and just to confirm, we have multiple units coming over to the county fire south. Is this going to be the one that's on the Salem,
00:53
or check, Reed Road and Salem Township?
00:56
Copy that, Reed Road, Salem Township.
01:00
Have four.
01:14
Thank you.
01:29
Franklin, T. Wilton Fire, please respond to the area. You're near Munson Rd.
01:34
Near Munson Rd. It's going to be the Duncan End.
01:39
Have a branch on the line that's arcing and smoking.
01:43
Time at one 1307.
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Location mentioned:
Near Munson Rd, Wilton, ME 04294
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