Transformer fire causes downed lines in Allentown, Allentown PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an active transformer fire near East Emmaus Avenue in Allentown. Multiple power lines were reported down, and nearby structures were possibly threatened. Utility assistance was requested to remotely shut down power as firefighters worked to contain the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Lehigh County Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:16
Transcript:
00:00
Chief 20?
00:01
I got an active transformer fire near First Street here.
00:05
Let me get you a better address in a second.
00:08
All right, I think we're getting calls on it now, but yeah, let me know.
00:12
It's gonna be, it's gonna be on its far very side.
00:17
Give me 1 second.
00:25
Out of here when you're ready.
00:32
Negative seven.
00:35
All right, county.
00:36
It's going to be in the corner blocking East Emmaus Avenue.
00:39
I have multiple lines down, five lines.
00:42
I'm going to try and get you a pole number, but I'm going to need PPL to drop this remotely.
00:45
I got a structure that's about to be involved.
00:47
Start my station.
00:49
You were stepped on with Engine Seven at the beginning of that.
00:52
Give me where exactly it is.
00:55
Near East Emmaus Avenue I have multiple lines down.
00:59
I'm not sure exactly what happened here, but I got structures that are about to be involved or myself.
01:03
I copy. Do you want a full box right away or hold off?
01:09
Give me 20 and 31 for now.
01:11
I'm going to try and loop around the Cypress.
01:13
I can't even get out of Bryanford.
01:16
10-4[1], Chief 20.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment or confirmation—message received and understood.
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Location mentioned:
E Emmaus Ave, Allentown, PA 18103
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