Crime & Safety
Use Caution: Tree Found Burning on Wires on Route 12
Eversource Energy is on scene after a burning tree on wires Wednesday, Aug. 26, according to the Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company.
A tree burning on wires earlier Wednesday evening prompted road closures and a call to Eversource Energy.
Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company posted the following updates on Facebook.
8:23 p.m. — Eversource Energy has arrived on Route 12 and fixing the tree on wires issue. Please continue to use caution in the area until they clear.
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7:56 p.m. — Whalehead Road is open now we are out w/Tree burning on Wires in the 1500BLK of Route 12. Avoid area.
6:56 p.m. — Whalehead between Sandy Hollow and Route 214 is closed for this accident. Please seek alternate routes.
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