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Utility pole reportedly explodes near William Clarke DrWestbrook ME

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William Clarke Dr, Westbrook, ME 04092

As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities received a report of an apparent explosion involving an old utility light pole near William Clarke Drive in Westbrook. No injuries or fire were mentioned at the time of the report.

Audio|Heard on: York and Cumberland County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Um, you're probably aware.
00:02
I'm on William Clarke Drive near the Bill Hartley area. The old utility light pole in the median appears to have exploded, which you're probably aware of.

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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:
William Clarke Dr, Westbrook, ME 04092

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