Downed tree causes small fire on Hammet Rd, Coventry RI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a downed tree and power lines near Hammet Road in Coventry. The incident caused a transformer explosion and a small fire that extinguished on its own. Environmental cleanup was required due to spilled chemicals from the damaged transformer. Utility and cleanup crews were notified and no ongoing fire was reported.
Audio|Heard on: Kent RI Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:50
Transcript:
00:00
If you can cone that one and check Hammet Road, that'll be one of our main cut-throughs.
00:06
I have a report of tree downs, unconfirmed.
00:10
842.
00:12
Go ahead.
00:16
I'm out on Franklin.
00:17
The fire's going out.
00:18
Fire just left the scene.
00:20
It's going to be a tree down on a wire.
00:22
Road is still passable, however, I'm going to try and cone it off to prevent vehicles going underneath.
00:29
Thank you.
00:31
Are you coming out here or do we disregard now?
00:35
They had to respond to Franklin for an actual fire.
00:38
What do you have?
00:42
I had a transformer explosion on a tree. I called it in.
00:47
But then the fire went out.
00:49
I don't know if we still want them to assess it, since Rhode Island Energy is not on scene and the tree company is.
00:57
Temple, all advised.
01:01
848.
01:05
According to the tree experts out here, they say environmental cleanup is needed due to toxic chemicals on the pavement from the pole snapping and transformer issue.
01:20
Step up.
01:23
Hey, 48.
01:26
Hi. Hi.
01:28
Confirm no active fire at Plainfield Pike.
01:33
Yes.
01:37
There is no active fire.
01:40
Ten four.
01:42
National Grid will be advised about the hazmat.
01:45
Thank you.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Hammet Rd, Coventry, RI 02816
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