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Electrical fires linked to power surge on Cambridge St

Heard on: Suffolk MA Fire-Talk Group Calls
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So the root cause looks to be that we had a some sort of power surge.
audio iconFire & Arson
Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of small electrical fires following a power surge that affected multiple buildings along Cambridge Street near Staniford. Smoke was reported coming from a manhole, and Eversource was requested to assist. Fire and police units were on scene to monitor the situation and wait for utility personnel.

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