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Crews respond to tree fire near Baxter St

Heard on: Westerly & Chariho Area Fire Departments
03:15
00:00
Charlestown dispatch, (name withheld) of the Charlestown Fire District.
audio iconFire & Arson
Baxter St, Charlestown, RI 02813
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters from the Charlestown Fire District responded to the area near Baxter Street for a possible electrical issue causing a tree to catch fire. The fire appeared to result from wires arcing after contact with electrical equipment, possibly due to snow. The power company was requested to assist, and the incident was contained without power loss.

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