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Topsfield Fire Department Extinguishes Truck Fire

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Topsfield Fire Department
Ronald Giovannacci, Fire Chief
27 High St.
Topsfield, MA 01983

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Topsfield Fire Department Extinguishes Truck Fire

TOPSFIELD – Chief Ronald Giovannacci reports that the Topsfield Fire Department extinguished a fire earlier this week behind Pye Brook Park after a construction worker knocked down a power line that fell and ignited a truck that was on scene.

On Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 1:40 p.m., the Essex County Regional Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call for a report of an explosion with a large black plume of smoke showing in the area of the Rail Trail behind Pye Brook Park in Topsfield.

Crews arrived on scene and were met by National Grid employees, who stated that a construction worker had accidentally struck a telephone pole while doing power line work, causing a primary line carrying 23,000 volts of electricity to fall onto a truck. The driver was able to exit the vehicle seconds before it caught fire.

Topsfield’s Engine 3, Car 1, Squad 1, Ambulance 1 and Ambulance 2 responded to the scene, along with Topsfield Police, Boxford’s Engine 4, Northeast Regional Ambulance, and representatives from National Grid and the Topsfield Highway Department.

While National Grid de-energized the downed power line, Topsfield firefighters secured the scene to ensure the fire was contained and didn’t spread to adjacent houses and the surrounding wooded area.

After the scene was deemed safe by National Grid, the fire was completely extinguished. No injuries were reported.

A portion of Topsfield was without power for a period of time, but full service was restored later that evening.

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*UPDATE**Joint Press Release* Newburyport Police and Fire Departments Respond to Gas Leak on Low Street

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For Immediate Release

Monday, August 8, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*UPDATE* Newburyport Police and Fire Departments Respond to Gas Leak on Low Street

The following reflects an update to the ongoing gas leak on Low Street.

NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire and City Marshal Mark Murray report that both Newburyport police and fire departments are currently responding to a gas leak on Low Street.

At approximately 10:30 a.m., Newburyport Police and Fire responded to reports of a gas leak on Low Street. Upon arrival, officials discovered that a construction worker operating heavy machinery had struck a gas line.

Two homes have been evacuated as a result of the incident. Any staff members working at Rupert A. Nock Middle School (70 Low St.) have been advised to shelter in place out of an abundance of caution.

National Grid crews are on scene, working to isolate and shut off the leak.

Officials on scene say that the leak may take up to four more hours to secure.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Two National Grid Workers Shocked While Working in Andover

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ANDOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Patrick Keefe
32 North Main St.
Andover, MA 01810

For Immediate Release

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Two National Grid Workers Shocked While Working in Andover

ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe reports that the Andover Police Department is investigating an incident where two National Grid workers were shocked while working in town tonight.

At 5:45 p.m., police received a report that two National Grid workers, who are both in their 40s, were shocked while conducting a planned electrical upgrade at the Raytheon Company on Lowell Street.

The two men were working on an electrical box when they were shocked. They sustained electrical burns. One man was transported by Boston MedFlight to Massachusetts General Hospital. The other was taken by Andover Fire Rescue to an area hospital.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responding to the scene. The incident remains under investigation by the Andover Police Department.

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*Joint Press Release* Littleton Officials to Work with National Grid on Gas Line Project on Route 110

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For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 19, 2015

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Joint Press Release*

Littleton Officials to Work with National Grid on Gas Line Project on Route 110

LITTLETON — Littleton officials report that National Grid will begin a gas line replacement project on the Route 110 at the end of the month to address issues that have been occurring in the area.

“We know that continued gas leaks on this road have been troubling for residents for some time now,” Police Chief Matthew King said. “We are pleased to be moving forward with a plan that will benefit our entire community.”

Beginning May 31, National Grid will be working on Route 110/King Street in Littleton after the town received numerous complaints about gas leaks on the state road. The project will start at the fire station on Foster Street, move onto King Street and extend east all the way to the Westford town line. The entire project could take up to six months to complete.

Construction hours will occur from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Officials are currently looking into the feasibility of having crews work at night once they reach Jennifer Street and continue through Common.

Sign boards have been set up alerting residents and commuters of the work and pre-marking of the street has begun.

“We’re pleased that after working collaboratively with National Grid and MassDOT, we were able to come up with a plan that will rectify the issue and improve the quality of life for our residents,” Town Administrator Keith Bergman said. “We appreciate the public’s support and patience as we’ve finalized the project.”

The replacement gas line is the result of a joint meeting, led by Fire Chief Scott Wodzinski, with the MassDOT Highway Division and National Grid to address portions of the main gas line that were found in catch basins on Route 110. Over the past few years, after numerous catch basin clean outs, the gas line was struck, causing leaks. It was determined that National Grid would replace the entire main line to eliminate future catch basin issues and leaks.

“This project is a result of multiple conversations over several years to replace this older line that has been continuously damaged,” Chief Wodzinski said. “The much needed work will eliminate all of the issues residents have noticed and reported.”

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