Lightning strike causes tree fire near power lines, Barrington NH


A tree near Parker Mountain Road was struck by lightning and caught fire next to power lines. Firefighters are clearing a blocked road to access the area.
Audio|Source: Barrington Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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We're going to be delayed at Small Road.
00:03
We've got to cut a tree out of the road for access.
00:05
Received at Small Road cutting a tree at 1618.
00:07
You may turn on the line, Barrington Fire.
00:09
Additional call 95[1], that's 95, Parker Mountain Road, PD advising[2], a lightning struck a tree.
00:14
Tree is on fire next to the wires.
00:15
It's got by the tone for Barrington Fire.
00:17
The area of near Parker Mountain Road, PD advising[2], lightning struck a tree.
00:21
Tree is on fire next to the wires.
00:23
Seventry tone, 16, 19.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
95: House/Location identifier
[2]
PD advising: Police Department Notification
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Location mentioned:
Near Parker Mountain Rd, Barrington, NH 03825
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