Investigated sparking power lines, utility notified, New Bedford MA


Fire crews responded to a report of sparking power lines near a pole in New Bedford, MA. No hazard was found at the scene. The utility company was notified to follow up and investigate the reported issue.
Audio|Source: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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File out from Portable 7.
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Go ahead, Portable 7.
00:06
Just standby for a poll number.
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Acknowledge.
00:13
We agree, poll number (number withheld).
00:17
(number withheld). We have no visible arcing at this time, but we're investigating further.
00:23
Copy that engine 7. You're at pole (number withheld). Checking further.
00:29
We're not from Portable 7.
00:31
Come in Portable 7.
00:35
There's no hazard currently at this location.
00:38
Homeowner in the area did report that there was some sparking that appeared to be either between community or secondary wire. Can you notify every source of the circumstances so they can investigate and engine set will be clearing?
00:53
Covering the action seven no hazard this location.
00:57
Homemark came out to both you guys. We're going to let every source know about the hazard.
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Engine seven clear.
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New Bedford, MA
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