Car crash sparks utility pole fire in Fitchburg, Fitchburg MA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in Fitchburg responded to a single-vehicle crash near Oak Hill Road. The crash caused airbag deployment and brought down a utility pole, which caught fire and ignited a nearby tree. Fire and public works departments were called to handle the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Fitchburg Police and Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
03:28
Transcript:
00:00
Confirming that there's airbag deployment?
00:07
That's affirmative.
00:10
Received, do we have fire around?
00:18
Unsure, I'll give them a call.
00:21
Received, you can put it up.
00:30
Roger, headquarters.
00:32
Can we get the DPW out here?
00:47
Attention Fitchburg Fire Department, near Oak Hill Road.
00:51
The one car accident.
00:56
It's near Oak Hill Road.
01:02
The one car accident.
01:04
Engine 5, ready to respond from (number withheld).
01:20
Cast registration (number withheld).
02:05
Three, that's catching fire because of the pole.
02:20
Five to headquarters, can you notify utility company that (number withheld) was hit?
02:49
Police are reporting a downed utility pole.
02:53
The utility pole was on fire at the car accident.
03:21
The pole is resting against a tree because of the impact, causing the tree to catch on fire.
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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:
Oak Hill Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420
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