Downed communication wire cleared on Fairlawn Ave, Lewiston ME
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel investigated a downed communication wire across Fairlawn Avenue in Lewiston. The wire, originating from near Sabattus Street, was identified as a fiber communication line. Responders secured it back to a nearby building and cleared it from the roadway. No hazards were found, and traffic assistance was not required.
Audio|Heard on: Auburn and Lewiston Fire and EMS
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02:48
Transcript:
00:00
Engine four is on scene.
00:03
There is a wire down across the road on Fairlawn.
00:07
We'll be investigating.
00:10
Before I'll show you on scene, there is a wire down across the road on Fairlawn.
00:15
I'll investigate it.
00:21
This is engine four from comm.
00:23
Do you guys need PD?
00:31
Comm from 41.
00:33
Can you repeat that?
00:36
Just asking if you guys would like PD for traffic.
00:44
No, there's none at this time.
00:48
Copy, thank you.
00:55
Copy, what's up?
01:02
Checking it out.
01:49
Com center from Fairlawn command.
01:56
Command, go ahead.
02:02
Secure communication wire comes from (number withheld) Sabattus Street.
02:08
The connection goes to a pole on Fairlawn.
02:12
The disconnection was from the house on (number withheld) Sabattus.
02:16
This appears to be a fiber communication line.
02:22
If you could contact them,
02:24
We were able to fasten the wire to the house and move it off the road.
02:31
If they could come check this out,
02:45
We will be clear and returning.
02:47
There are no hazards.
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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:
Fairlawn Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240
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