HomeMy WebLinkAboutincident report - downed wires 2012TOWN OF YARMOUTH
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
I 146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 0266,1
508-398-2231 ext. 1263 Fax: 508-398-0836
K. Elliott, Inspector of Wires
kelliott@varmouth.ma.us
INCIDENT REPORT
September 5, 2012
Time of Call:1715 Hrs
Address:39 Anchorage Lane
George Slack
On this date I was requested, by Yarmouth Fire Department, to respond to a reported down
wire at the above address. Upon arrival I met with members of the F.D. and was shown the
area of concern.
There was a drop wire from the pole to the residence that was burnt off and separated. The
section, still connected to the house was lying on the ground. The live section, still connected at
the pole, was still hanging in the tree. This is possibly lightning damage but a higher
probability that the drop wire was chafing in the tree limbs and finally burnt through.
I advised the owner to stay clear of the area and that NSTAR had been notified to respond
and that they would make it safe and replace the drop wire. I did not observe any further
damage in or about the property.
Respectivelv submitted
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K. Elliott
Inspector of Wires
Town of Yarmouth, Building Department
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