Small transformer fire on Alden Avenue caused by squirrel, Canton OH
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a small transformer fire on Alden Avenue Southwest, quickly extinguished. The fire was caused by a squirrel shorting the transformer. Ohio Edison was called to replace a blown fuse due to the damage.
Audio|Source: Stark County Fire
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Transcript:
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Alden Avenue Southwest is going to be closed from 18th to 19th, Alden Avenue Southwest, closed from 18th to 19th, until further notice.
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All stations acknowledge running with 8.
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Okay.
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That's okay.
00:23
Okay. Okay.
00:26
I can count 2659. Bevives, we're under control here.
00:33
It's a small fire, it's been put out.
00:36
Here's a squirrel or something got in the Transformer. I will give you a pool number in a few minutes.
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Copy.
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On 2659, what you like, full number is going to be 604-40A, 604-40A. Ohio, Edison, we'll need to come out here. It looks like it's pop the fuse on it.
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Copy.
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Thank you. I'm 2659. B. Vice, all you know, it's going to be clear. And service returning.
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Location mentioned:
Alden Ave SW, Canton, OH 44706
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