Primary electrical line causes small brush fire on college campus, Newton MA
Fire & ArsonA primary electrical line fell and sparked a small brush fire near Millennium Pass on the Mount Ida college campus. The power company and campus authorities were notified.
Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Fire alarm.
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The primary line is down, arcing, causing a small brush fire.
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This is on the Mount Ida campus.
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Please notify them near Millennium Pass.
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We'll be standing by.
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Received report of line down arcing with small brush fire near Millennium Pass, will notify the college campus.
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Roger.
00:41
I'd expand the file.
00:45
Fire alarm.
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If not already done, could you notify the outside power company as well?
00:54
Received, will notify the electric company.
01:05
Fire alarm to Mount Ida command.
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Answer.
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Is there any pole number or something to give to the power company?
01:18
Working on that for you.
01:20
It appears the primary line comes from the backside of Wells Ave then goes underground on campus.
01:27
Trying to get the pole number now.
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Please, Steve.
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Location mentioned:
Near Carlson Ave, Newton, MA 02459
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