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Heard on: Berkshire County Fire, Police and EMS - Central-Northern · 1/13/2026 08:50 AM
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Berkshire Control to Hancock Fire, respond for the area near Whitman Road for a report of a tree on the wires sparking and arcing.
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That's Berkshire Control to Hancock Fire, respond.
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Tree on power lines causes sparking near Whitman Rd

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the area near Whitman Road in Williamstown for a tree that appeared to be on electrical wires, causing sparks and arcing. The situation involved potential fire risk due to contact with power lines.

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Whitman Rd, Williamstown, MA 01267
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