Small fire spotted at utility pole near Paine Rd, Needham MA
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, responders observed a small fire at the top of a utility pole near Paine Rd and Hancock Rd. The fire appears minor and is connected to a sparking wire. Fire and police units were notified and responded to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Needham Police Operations - Primary
Listen to dispatch call
00:54
Transcript:
00:00
I'll search the fire.
00:01
I'm out to Hancock at Paine.
00:05
A hole there, I guess, a wire that's sparking.
00:09
Roger.
00:11
Okay, Joe.
00:12
Hey, patrol.
00:14
I'm gonna clear from garden.
00:15
I'm right around the corner.
00:16
I'll take that fire in Hancock.
00:19
Where's Steve?
00:20
8-9, you can cancel.
00:23
Roger.
00:25
5703 control.
00:27
I am out on Hancock.
00:30
Alright.
00:32
573 control?
00:34
Hey control.
00:35
Um,
00:37
did fire notify a resource on this?
00:40
I don't believe yet.
00:43
Okay,
00:44
um,
00:45
It appears to be a minor issue, but there's a smallest fire connecting here, so it is at the top of the pole at the primary, if you want to know to find out.
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:
Paine Rd & Hancock Rd, Needham, MA 02492
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
