Dozens without power after wires catch fire, ignite car in Charlestown
More than people were left in the dark in Charlestown Tuesday night after electrical wires caught fire and sent flames dropping down onto a nearby car representatives reported Crews responding to a statement of sparks flying on Bartlett Street determined that one of the top wires had caught on fire and the flames had caused a nearby motorcycle to catch as well Kiera Carr was home when the development occurred and noted her lights started flickering and when she looked outside she saw smoke from her window We were really terrified she reported We come outside saw fire so called and ran out Residents in the area waited outside for about minutes before they were cleared to go home Nancy Muscato explained she ran back inside to get her two dogs My neighbor called and we were able to get them out she reported Jessica Brockson had just returned from the grocery store when crews arrived on scene Just bought various ice cream funny enough so hopefully it doesn t melt by the time we get back in there she declared A spokesperson for Eversource says an equipment issue caused the fire but weren t able to confirm if it was heat-related Authorities say they hope to get the power back up and running within the next minimal hours This is a progressing news story stay with NEWS on-air and online for the latest details
