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Firefighters investigate electrical odor on Ipswich Rd, Topsfield MA

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Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters in Topsfield investigated a possible electrical issue at a residence near Ipswich Road after a caller reported a spark and odor. There was no visible smoke or fire, and occupants did not evacuate as crews assessed the situation.

Audio|Heard on: Topsfield Fire and Rescue Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Topsfield Fire from regional investigation,
00:02
near Ipswich Road, smell of electrical in a residence.
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Topsfield Fire from regional investigation, near Ipswich Road for smell of electrical in the residence, 1831.
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1831.
00:20
Regional crossline is three.
00:23
Usually answering Topsfield ends in 30.
00:27
On Ipswich Road.
00:32
...responding near Ipswich Road.
00:35
The caller attempted to turn on a light switch and there was a spark...
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...sparking was momentary and now smells electrical, no smoke, no fire.
00:46
Cross streets Windsor Lane,
00:48
Ledgewood Circle, and there is a hydrant nearby.
00:52
Regional outside line, sorry.
00:56
Regional answer.
01:04
The crew is on arrival.
01:07
Single-story wood-frame residence, not evacuated, command established.
01:11
Command investigating.
01:17
Units on scene, single-story wood-frame residence.
01:20
Not evacuated, command confirmed.
01:23
Ipswich Road command, 1830.

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Location mentioned:
Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983

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