Downed wires cause access issues near Middleton Rd, Boxford MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to downed wires and a fallen tree near Middleton Road in Boxford, Massachusetts, which caused access challenges in the area. Crews also investigated a possible residential fire alarm near Main Street. Highway personnel were called back to the scene to obtain larger equipment to assist with clearing the debris.
Audio|Heard on: Georgetown Police and Fire, Groveland Fire, Haverhill Fire
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03:8
Transcript:
00:00
But you said down wires somewhere?
00:08
Believe that's the central office next to Cole School.
00:11
That's also Cole School.
00:12
All right, we'll respond to Cole School.
00:23
Rancher Squad One.
00:26
Squad One's off at Cole School with Engine Four.
00:31
Repeat, Squad One, you're on for Cole School with Engine Four.
00:34
(number withheld).
00:37
Squad One, Engine Four.
00:43
Go ahead.
00:47
We're making our way to the basement.
00:48
Do you want us to come back to the front for you?
00:54
Negative, I'll hang out at the front doorway and y'all can come back in.
01:03
Fire alarm, engine one.
01:09
Alarm answering, engine one.
01:12
Engine one's on to the village.
01:14
Just confirming, is there a 3rd call near Middleton Road?
01:24
Negative. However, I did just get another call from the alarm company for a residential fire alarm near Main Street.
01:31
Near Main Street, just down the road from where the power line's down.
01:37
Engine one will be in the area heading to Main Street.
01:47
Fire alarm, engine two.
01:50
Fire alarm, engine two.
01:56
Home with three going to Main Street.
01:59
What's gonna be our best access for that? Due to the wires down on Main?
02:08
From Topsfield Road.
02:12
Received, thank you.
02:22
Engine two.
02:26
Not gonna make it this way.
02:34
Can we get to Main from Middleton Road then?
02:44
Grove (number withheld) to regional.
02:50
Over (number withheld). This is a status check on that downed tree.
02:59
Are you going to be remaining on scene there or have you cleared?
03:04
My apologies, I'm remaining.
03:06
Highway was here.
03:07
They have to go back for a bigger piece of equipment.
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Location mentioned:
Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA
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