Arcing wire and burning odor near Needham St, Newton MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of an arcing power line and burning odor near a business on Needham Street. A branch had fallen onto the wires, causing a burning smell but no visible fire. The area was made safe and the electric company was notified to investigate wires rubbing against a tree. A nearby tree downed on Central Street blocked part of a driveway but did not impede traffic.
Audio|Heard on: Newton Police and Fire
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02:18
Transcript:
00:00
Engine seven, respond to the area near Town Fair Tire on Needham Street for an arcing wire.
00:05
Caller reports a branch on the wires and a burning smell.
00:08
No smoke or fire seen.
00:10
Engine seven responding near Town Fair Tire for the arcing wire.
00:16
Units block (number withheld) at Needham.
00:20
Unit acknowledged.
00:26
A branch fell on a power line.
00:28
There's a burning odor.
00:57
A tree is down in front of a residence near Central Street.
01:00
The area is coned off; the street is passable but partially blocked.
01:06
Notify forestry and clear the scene.
01:37
Unit out by Needham Street, investigating.
02:07
Electric company notified; wires reported rubbing on a tree outside Town Fair Tire.
02:12
Utility pole (number withheld) identified near the scene.
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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:
Needham St, Newton, MA 02461
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