Fallen tree blocks road resting on lower power wires, Freetown MA
Road ClosureA tree has fallen and is blocking the road near an area in Freetown. It is resting on the lower electrical wires, possibly secondary lines, but the upper wires are still intact. There is no fire, smoke, or immediate electrical hazard. The tree warden and electric utility company have been notified and are on their way to respond.
Audio|Source: Freetown Police & Fire
01:52
Transcript:
00:00
All right, it's a new Verizon pole 51 over 28, 51 over 2Aid horizon.
00:08
The tree is laying on the lower wires and just holding it all the upper wires are still intact.
00:15
(name withheld)? It doesn't appear as though any wires are out there.
00:18
Control, can contact the tree ward.
00:19
All right? Thank you.
00:22
Squad 3, engine free.
00:25
Engine free.
00:26
(name withheld), you guys can clear.
00:27
This is more of a travel hazard than anything else.
00:31
It's only on the lower wire, possibly a secondary.
00:34
Great, (name withheld).
00:36
Are we able to turn around at the bottom of Beach Bluff and Milwaukee Pawnee?
00:41
A farmer, sir.
00:42
Okay. File, I'm copies.
00:43
Engine 3, you're clear.
00:44
Squad three from Philemon.
00:45
Squad three is answered.
00:46
I have Eversource en route.
00:48
No ETA given.
00:49
I'll try to get out there as soon as possible.
00:50
Tree warden is also advised and in route.
00:53
Okay.
00:54
So just to confirm, it is completely across the road and it does have the secondary involved.
01:00
There's no smoking or fire at the time, but I'm going to wait at least for the tree wood.
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Freetown, MA
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