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Tree on wires sparks near West StNew Salem MA

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West St, New Salem, MA 01355

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in New Salem responded to a report of a tree contacting electrical wires and sparking near West Street. The situation may have involved utility hazards, and firefighters were dispatched to assess and secure the area.

Audio|Heard on: Franklin MA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Attention, New Salem Fire personnel, New Salem Fire.
00:02
Responding to the area near West Street for report of tree on wires sparking.
00:11
Again, near West Street, tree on wires sparking.
00:15
Trial clear at 2.0.2.

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West St, New Salem, MA 01355

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