Transformer explosion causes fire alarm activation


The fire and emergency services responded to a fire alarm triggered by an explosion of a transformer causing electrical panel trouble. No fire was confirmed, but there was a likely power surge affecting the area near an academy on Chapel Avenue.
Audio|Source: Merrimack Valley Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00Engine 1 is in service.00:01DMS in handle.00:03Proceed engine 1.00:04You're in service, the MS, your handle.00:11Water, engine 2, car 2, A1.00:14Spong, 4, Chapel Ave, Philp's Academy, and a ring.00:19The file activation, and the second level panel trouble.00:24Just be aware.00:25We also just had a transformer blow right near there.00:28Probably a power search.00:29Yeah,00:31engine one, engine two, car two, and a one, spawned for Chappelav.00:36Builds Academy, and over in the final activation, so in second level panel trouble.
00:00
Engine 1 is in service.
00:01
DMS in handle.
00:03
Proceed engine 1.
00:04
You're in service, the MS, your handle.
00:11
Water, engine 2, car 2, A1.
00:14
Spong, 4, Chapel Ave, Philp's Academy, and a ring.
00:19
The file activation, and the second level panel trouble.
00:24
Just be aware.
00:25
We also just had a transformer blow right near there.
00:28
Probably a power search.
00:29
Yeah,
00:31
engine one, engine two, car two, and a one, spawned for Chappelav.
00:36
Builds Academy, and over in the final activation, so in second level panel trouble.
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Location mentioned:
Near Chapel Ave, Andover, MA 01810
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