Power issue and pole blockage near Vaughn street, Smithfield RI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are investigating a transformer and power issues near Vaughn Street and Putnam Pike in Smithfield. A utility pole is reported blocking the road, and partial power is affecting nearby towers. No injuries reported.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Chief two that has the Jaroset with that transformer.
00:04
Yeah,
00:07
Chief Two, we're still investigating some of these towers up here, have partial power.
00:12
All the breakers are intact and not.
00:15
We're just trying to investigate.
00:18
We need rescue one.
00:22
Negative hazards should be all set.
00:26
Yeah, Chief Ophile,
00:28
B-Bai is also contacted with the pole across from Vaughn Street, pole (number withheld) on Putnam Pike, it's not based due to this end.
00:40
Receive Chief, I'll advise them.
00:43
File on Prevention 1 is Uncine EOC.
00:47
Receive Prevention 1, you're on C&EOC 1301.
00:51
File him to Chief 2.
00:53
Is that pole blocking the roadway is still standing? It's still standing.
01:00
Received.
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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:
Putnam Pike & Vaughn St, Smithfield, RI 02828
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