Transformer fire causes local power outage in Milliport, Bedford MA

 Fire & Arson
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a transformer fire near Ashby Road in Milliport. The fire involved a primary insulator leg and caused a local power outage. Fire crews waited for the utility company to arrive and handle the situation.
Audio|Source: Bedford Fire
02:40
Transcript:
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Attention, engine two, respond to Milliport, near Ashby Rd for the report of a transformer fire.
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Engine two,
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responding to Milliport, near Ashby Rd for the report of a transformer fire.
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1845.
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Engine 2 to fire alarm.
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I was answering engine 2.
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On the way now to Milliport.
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The Yon respondent,
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1846.
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Engine 2 to fire alarm.
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I'm answering engine 2.
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Arriving in the area, we'll be investigating.
01:07
We are arrival investigating at 1848.
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Engine 2 to Fire alarm.
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The alarm is answering engine 2.
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If you can make notification to EverSource, I'll get you a poll number in a minute. This is probably what caused the power outage in the area here.
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I have it. We'll make notification.
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1849.
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Engine two to fire alarm.
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Bring engine two.
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Fire alarm, it looks like one of the insulators here is on fire, one of the primary legs.
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Looks like it might have dropped out of it. So it dropped the lead here.
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Poll number 183 over 34.
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183 over 34.
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It's just burning right now. We'll stand by.
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I have it. Pull 183 over 34.
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Engine 2 to Philo.
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Engine 2. File on.
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We'll stand by and wait for EverSource.
02:37
I receive CAVA habit. The partner is on a phone with them now.
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Location mentioned:
Near Ashby Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
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