Wires down and open fuse near Union Baptist Church, Stamford CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Stamford responded near Newfield Avenue and DeNicola Place for possible wires down and an open fuse on a utility pole near Union Baptist Church. The issue appeared to be related to a fuse on the underground service, possibly involving a squirrel incident. No injuries or extended hazards were reported, and the scene was cleared.
Audio|Heard on: Fairfield CT Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Attention Stamford Fire Units, Engine Seven, respond near Newfield Avenue, Union Baptist Church.
00:07
Four wires down.
00:08
Cross streets are DeNicola Place and Megan Lane.
00:11
Time 741.
00:15
Stand for 43 is in the area?
00:19
Where's the other 43?
00:22
Yeah, we got an open fuse on a pole.
00:24
Engine Seven can clear.
00:27
Receive Engine Seven, you can return to quarters.
00:31
Forty-three Stamford.
00:33
Forty-three.
00:36
Yeah, it's an open fuse to the underground service for DeNicola Place.
00:41
It's going to be from SNET pole (number withheld).
00:45
I think one of these numbers is missing.
00:46
It's right at the corner of DeNicola and Newfield Avenue.
00:49
So one squirrel here, signal 100.
00:51
Snow hazard will be clearing.
00:52
Heather source fire three.
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Location mentioned:
Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06905
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