Possible transformer issue causes outage in Bridgton, Bridgton ME
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, fire crews in Bridgton investigated a possible electrical issue on Mountain Road after reports of flashes and a widespread power outage. The source was suspected to be a transformer or nearby substation. No injuries or fires were reported, and power crews were notified.
Audio|Heard on: Sebago Lakes Region and Oxford County Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
04:11
Transcript:
00:00
Alarm from Bridgton Engine 76.
00:07
You can show it in the area investigating.
00:10
The area, investigations.
00:19
The alarm from Bridgton Engine 6.
00:30
Do you have any information at any time? We're not seeing anything over here, but the tower might be out in the area.
00:45
A passing motorist reported seeing blue and purple flashes near Mountain Road.
00:58
Final alarm prevention.
01:01
71.
01:03
Yeah.
01:06
71.
01:07
71's out in the area investigating.
01:15
Thank you, 71.
01:19
71.
01:26
Go for Engine 76.
01:29
Check all the transformers down in the parking lot.
01:32
It might be one of them.
01:34
We're looking at all these lines coming up the road.
01:41
Copy that. Give us a minute.
01:42
We're further down the road.
01:48
Final, mention 71.
01:58
Do you have contact information for the caller?
02:14
With the power being out, it's likely a transformer blew as reported.
02:18
We're continuing on Mountain Road with Engine 76 to locate it.
02:47
Out of 71 from Engine 71.
02:53
Go ahead.
02:56
The significance of the outage.
02:59
It's likely related to the substation at the end of Knight's Hill Road.
03:06
Everything from downtown to here is without power.
03:14
That's possible, and we don't know exactly where the blue flash was seen.
03:28
We're going to check that area.
03:34
Electricity is out along all of Mountain Road, which makes sense.
03:40
You should be all set to return.
04:00
71 will be returning to quarters.
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Location mentioned:
Mountain Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009
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