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Possible transformer explosion near Chestnut Circle, Ardmore PA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Chestnut Cir, Ardmore, PA 19003

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible transformer explosion was reported near Chestnut Circle in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Witnesses saw a flash in the sky consistent with a transformer explosion. Utility company Peco was referenced at the location. Additionally, there was a welfare check request for an older man stumbling nearby.

Audio|Heard on: Delaware County Police Dispatch - Sector 7
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Transcript:
00:00
7364 to units regarding Chest but she did call me back she spoke with another neighbor who used the transformer explosion she saw it flashed in the sky when the explosion happened
00:18
6.4. We'll be by seat.
00:26
7344.com
00:30
2344 2344
00:34
You're serving in the number not be cleared that call on Chestnut.
00:40
Okay
00:47
7328
00:50
Two waves.
00:52
West Eagle and Belvedere, West Eagle and Belvedere.
00:56
Check the well-being, an older white male.
00:58
We're in a black and yellow letterman jacket.
01:00
Complaints said he was stumbling around.
01:02
Just want you to make sure he's okay.
01:03
Racing towards Lawrence Road.
01:05
Okay.
01:08
Okay.
01:12
Stop, 364. All back.
01:14
All back.
01:17
7364 okay 7 3-2-1 I'm quick 7 321 okay 7 321 okay
01:40
3222 for Chestnut Circle can you visit by pico 1900 circled the transform in the back with that's a few forward I load the address again near Chestnut Circle in every regard okay

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Location mentioned:
Chestnut Cir, Ardmore, PA 19003

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