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Utility pole fire reported on Warren RoadTownsend MA

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Warren Rd, Townsend, MA 01469

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to reports of a utility pole fire on Warren Road near pole 75. Smoke and internal burning were observed, with no wires down or other immediate hazards noted.

Audio|Heard on: Worcester MA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:3
Transcript:
00:00
Caller reported a pole on fire near Warren Road.
00:05
Unable to give an exact location.
00:08
Caller was asked to hang up and call 911.
00:11
Waiting for their call.
00:15
Acknowledged. Clearing the call.
00:17
They are good to go.
00:20
Thank you. Okay.
00:24
Unit responding.
00:30
Unit checked near Warren Road, identified a utility pole emitting smoke and burning inside, located near pole 75.
00:56
This is a sturdy pole.
00:57
There’s nothing hanging on it.
00:59
No wires are down.
01:01
There’s really nothing we can do.
01:03
Awaiting fire department response.

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Location mentioned:
Warren Rd, Townsend, MA 01469

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