Last night at approximately 2028 the Fire Department and Police Department responded to Dighton Power. Dighton Power had an issue with a dump valve in the plant causing a build up of pressure. This buildup of pressure, in turn made a safety valve on the roof open releasing the pressure. This safety valve opening caused the loud noise that was heard in town and many surrounding towns. At no time was anyone from the public or the plant at risk.
Chief Maguy