Tree branch on power lines triggers fire alarm, Boston MA


A tree branch fell on power lines near Stanley St in Boston, causing a fire alarm. Authorities notified Eversource and Forestry for removal. The tree is still on the wires with no confirmed fire.
Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
02:4
Transcript:
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7-0-hire alarm.
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Engine 7. We're off, left, command.
00:03
7. You're off, you'll up at 10.03.
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Stanley command a fire alarm.
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Fire alarm[1].
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We have a tree branch down, if you left the line.
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We'll give you a poll number in a second.
00:12
Three. Eighteen, fire alarm, one eight.
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Eighteen, fire alarm, one eight.
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Three, three, three, four, eight.
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Four, eight. That awful. Check to control.
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Control. Control.
00:19
Fair, fight, clear.
00:21
Roger. Oh
00:22
Notify Forestry, I know fire probably updated you have already
00:26
Horstery Robbins
00:27
Will Everspe also? I'm sorry, uh...
00:31
Yep, Eversort.
00:32
You've already been notified.
00:33
Is there any ETA yet for Eversource[2] and or the city to take care of this?
00:38
Eversource[2] has been notified.
00:39
They didn't give an ETA.
00:40
Forrestree, they won't come out until Eversource[2] comes.
00:43
Received. I don't think Eversource[2] will work on until the tree is out.
00:46
The tree is actively on top of the wires.
00:47
I'll pass that information along the forestry.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fire alarm: Alarm triggered for possible fire
[2]
Eversource: Utility company notified for electrical hazard
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Location mentioned:
Stanley St, Boston, MA 02125
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