Tree on power lines sparks near Broadway, Pittsfield 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, fire crews responded to a possible electrical hazard where a tree limb was resting on power lines near Broadway Street and Westchester Avenue in Pittsfield. The tree was arcing and producing smoke, prompting notification of the utility company to address the issue.
Audio|Heard on: Berkshire County Fire, Police and EMS - Central-Northern
Listen to dispatch call
02:44
Transcript:
00:00
Middle Amengine 5, area near Broadway and Westchester, for a tree on wires.
00:06
Goodallam Engine 5, area near Broadway Street, right at the intersection of Westchester and Broadway,
00:13
for a tree on wires, arcing and smoking.
00:17
1114.
00:24
C3 Broadway, tree on wires.
00:28
Okay.
00:34
Dieselton operators when you're ready.
00:38
Go ahead with them.
00:41
Vehicle 1 is going to be (number withheld).
00:47
It's going to be mail-owner operated, copy 1.
00:52
FreeC, copy one.
00:54
Vehicle 2, (number withheld).
00:58
(number withheld).
01:00
That one is owner-operated, copy 2.
01:03
Three Ghee, copy two.
01:10
Good.
01:18
That part you're going to advise me.
01:19
That's part you're not advised, I'll be 10 a.
01:24
Forty-nine.
01:28
Nice, (name withheld), thank you.
01:35
Fire alarm, engine fires on scene, near Broadway.
01:39
They have a tree down on the wires.
01:41
Dispatch Eversource.
01:44
Sent before, they've been notified.
01:51
Fire alarm from Broadway Command.
01:53
If you can notify our source, this is approximately a 12-foot limb,
01:58
making a connection between a primary and a secondary to the house parking.
02:06
Bristee.
02:09
All right to a letter.
02:20
In addition, we're going down.
02:29
Receive, 1120.
02:32
Fire alarm, Broadway, command, receive.
02:43
Receive, 1123.
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:
Broadway St & Westchester Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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.
