Firefighters handle sparking transformer near Route 103A, Newbury NH
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Newbury responded to a utility issue near Route 103A, where a transformer was reportedly sparking and a primary electrical wire was on the ground and burning. The situation involved a utility pole and required immediate response from the fire department. No injuries were mentioned.
Audio|Heard on: New London Public Safety
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Transcript:
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This tone is for Newbury Fire to respond in Newbury, near Route 103A,
00:06
for a transformer that is sparking.
00:08
Again, this tone is for Newbury Fire to respond in Newbury, in the area between Route 103A for a transformer that is sparking.
00:18
Time of your tone is 1337.
00:27
Newbury C1, fire alarm.
00:30
Newbury C1, go ahead.
00:33
Yeah, off with that arcing wire is in the area you just said.
00:38
Stand by for a pole.
00:43
Received, Newbury C1.
00:44
You're off with it. 1337.
00:51
Pole number would be number seven over (number withheld).
00:57
Pole number is seven over (number withheld).
01:00
And I do have a primary on the ground on the side of the road, and it is burning at this time.
01:11
Chief, primary's on the ground burning at this time, 1338.
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Location mentioned:
New Hampshire Rte 103, Newbury, NH 03255
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