Apparent transformer fire causes power outage in Clinton, Clinton CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible transformer fire near Cow Hill Road in Clinton. The situation was later identified as a live wire sparking along the roadway, which also affected nearby traffic lights. Power company crews were notified, and responders ensured the area was made safe.
Audio|Heard on: Clinton Police
Listen to dispatch call
02:19
Transcript:
00:00
Department 9 standby fire, dispatch near Cow Hill Road.
00:04
Review reported, transformer fire.
00:16
Department 9, attention next available to the unit responding near Cow Hill Road for the reported transformer fire.
00:25
Repeating Department 9 next available unit responding near Cow Hill Road for the reported transformer fire, loud and clear.
00:46
(number withheld)
00:49
Unit in control.
00:55
Unit check.
00:59
As you call these into Eversource, even the PD numbers, please mark the time you made the call.
01:09
Okay.
01:13
D-10-hrew?
01:18
Traffic lights are out near Glenwood, Big Y,
01:25
and the mall.
01:34
Roger, units responding to Cow Hill Road.
01:36
I'm taking a report and will be toning in front of Cow Hill Road for a reported live wire on the way.
01:47
From an alarm by fire system.
01:49
Back in front of Cow Hill Road reported live wire on the road.
02:03
The department responding to Cow Hill Road for the reported sparking live wire along the roadway.
02:13
Responding in front of Cow Hill Road for the live wire sparking along the road, loud and clear.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Cow Hill Rd, Clinton, CT 06413
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