Transformer blows at east Franklin street; smoke and sparks


An electrical transformer blew at the intersection of East Franklin Street and North Estes Drive. Smoke and sparks were visible. Crews were responding.
Audio|Source: Orange County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
Available from 0.86, 1754. 0.66, clear and available authority of Medic 3. Be 12. 53 clear available at 1755. Electrical hazard. Engine 33. Engine 33. East Franklin Street and North-Eft is Drive. Electrical hazard. Ops 2[1]. Timeout 1755. Is it 33 is in route. 33 in route at 1756. The call advised that a transformer has blown at this location, smoke visible, with arcing and sparks are seen, unknown if any walklines are down. Civil.
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Ops 2: Operations Channel 2
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Location mentioned:
E Franklin St & N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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