Tree down on wires causing electrical hazard near Amsterdam Rd, Ballston Spa NY

Road Closure

Reported: 10/31/2025 10:02 AM

Near Amsterdam Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

A tree has fallen on electrical primary wires near Amsterdam Road, causing an electrical hazard. Fire and utility crews are responding to the scene. The wires are confirmed to be live, creating potential danger and possible road obstruction. Crews are coordinating to secure the site and manage the hazard safely.

Audio|Source: Saratoga County Fire and EMS

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Transcript:

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Girt Hill Fire, Electrical Hazards, near Amsterdam Rd, Cross Street, Good Street, and Easley Road, Tree Down and Wired, Plainsville, Track 4,

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13-0 Bridge.

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Hardiff, Batch, 560.

00:16

Clear returning,

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accidental activation due to steam from a shower. System's been reset.

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You're clear at (number withheld).

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Diacom 62. Viacomb 62. Byacomb 680.

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Gilles opening route.

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And about (number withheld).

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236, 335, tax 7.

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236, 335, tax off.

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3035,

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copy.

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I've got my brush truck coming over with some barricades for you guys in your end.

00:49

We'll be good to get out of here.

00:52

Receive, we just had a grid guy on this side, and he's coming around to head your way and see what you got on your end.

00:58

But that line is indeed still hot.

01:02

Outstanding.

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So, like I said, that grid guy is headed your way. I sent him around and proceed to advise it from the other side.

01:11

But he did just check that wire, and it is indeed hot.

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Arrason.

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Okay, Com 16.

01:20

Hi, Compar, 16.

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You show me in rally, up, southern road.

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1308.

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Argon 16, 0.

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Allicom 16, 0. All right, come 160.

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You should be driving.

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Arraving, 1309.

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Sorry, I'm 160.

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The tree is on primaries. It's going to be just east of National Grid Pool 103.

01:52

Receive, other wires down on the ground.

01:54

Wires are not on the ground at this time.

01:58

Receive, 13 cents.

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