Tree threatens house after falling on utility wires, Freetown MA
Road ClosureA tree has fallen onto the lower utility wires near Parker on Chase Road and is threatening to fall onto a nearby house. The upper wires remain intact. The situation poses a travel hazard but no immediate electrical danger.
Audio|Source: Freetown Police & Fire
02:58
Transcript:
00:00
5-3. Sir, when you get on teen, if you can just advise on any other assets, I just got a third call on this.
00:06
It looks like the tree's about to fall on a house.
00:09
Receive, I'll advise Chase Road past the parker.
00:13
There's an issue, sir.
00:14
Far left.
00:18
I'll be on location.
00:19
Investigating.
00:20
File, I'm copy.
00:21
Score 3 on the team checking.
00:22
Okay, the nearest pull I can get to right now is near Parker.
00:28
Reach you, sir, I have that.
00:30
Squad three.
00:31
All right.
00:32
Firm. You could just let Eversource know that this is going to be a priority. File, I'm copy squad 3. I'm on the phone down.
00:38
All right, it's a new Verizon pole over near Horizon. The tree is laying on the lower wires and just holding it all the upper wires are still intact.
00:51
It doesn't appear as though any wires are out there.
00:58
Control, can contact the tree ward. All right? Thank you.
01:05
Squad 3, engine free. Zach, you guys can clear.
01:11
This is more of a travel hazard than anything else. It's only on the lower wire, possibly a secondary.
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Location mentioned:
Chace Rd, Freetown, MA
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