Tree sparks and flares on power lines near meadow road, Casco ME
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Fire & ArsonA tree was leaning on power lines near Jacobs Way and Meadow Road. The tree sparked and caught fire but the fire went out. The power lines appeared to still be energized. The utility company was requested to respond.
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02:7
Transcript:
00:00
Finally, I'm near with Subox 1319.
00:02
Casco Brush 65, Engine 62.
00:05
Spondi 11 Jacob's Way, crossroads Meadow Road, and Giovanni's Way.
00:09
For a report of a tree that was leaning on a power line, initially flaming and sparking, and has since stopped.
00:14
There's a trial response.
00:16
Repeating Subox 1319, Casco Brush 65, Amy on 62, Spondi 11 Jacobs Way, across Meadow Road and Giovanni's way.
00:24
For a tree that was leaning on power lines, initially had flames and sparks, but it has since stopped.
00:28
There's a trial response.
00:29
Time of the tone, 1845.
00:37
Fire alarm from Casco, Squad 68.
00:40
Squad 68 on.
00:44
Squad 68 will be in row with the crew of two.
00:47
We'll hold the balance in quarters at this time.
00:50
Copy squad 68 en route, crew of two holding the balance.
00:58
Fire alarm from Casco squad 68.
01:01
Squad 68, go ahead.
01:06
We'll be on scene.
01:09
Do you have what appears to be a tree on fire and lines down? If you could start CMP this way, it appears that the line is still energized.
01:22
I got a tree on fire, lines are down, and they seem to be still energized.
01:32
Nellon 35, service truck 30 stage at East Raymond Firehouse.
01:37
Copy. Near East Station, East River Firehouse.
01:47
Fire alarm from Cascoe Squad 68.
01:50
(number withheld).
01:53
The poll number is going to be CMP 505 and a half.
01:59
It's going to be the poll at Jacobs Way and Meadow Road.
02:06
I'm copied.
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Location mentioned:
Meadow Rd & Jacobs Way, Casco, ME 04015
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