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Transformer explosion causes power outage near Burr StreetFairfield CT

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Burr St & Congress St, Fairfield, CT 06824

According to the dispatch call, a transformer exploded near Burr Street and Congress Street in Fairfield, causing a power outage in the area. Fire units responded to the scene to address the situation.

Audio|Heard on: Fairfield CT Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Congress Street, Burr Street.
00:01
Caller reported transformer explosion on Burr Street powers out in the area.
00:07
Fairfield, Car 3 calling?
00:09
Car 3.
00:10
Where was the transformer explosion? Burr Street and Congress Street.
00:15
Receive. Car 3 is responding to the same pious.
00:17
If you start to get numerous automatic alarms, reduce it to single unit responses for our residential.
00:23
Okay.
00:25
Airfield, Engine 3 is in service, Clair, Green Lawn, (number withheld).
00:28
Engine 3 and serves in Clear Green Lawn.
00:31
Compton 2, Car 3.
00:33
Automatic fire alarm commercial, St.
00:34
Pice School, between Dallas and Hill Road and 3rd Street, Mass (number withheld).
00:39
This is for rectory water flow activation, I'll pray on fire ground rather.
00:44
Fairfield, engine 5 is on scene in the area of Burr Street and Connor Street.
00:50
We will report back.
00:52
Engine 5 on scene, Bruce Street, Congress Street.

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Burr St & Congress St, Fairfield, CT 06824

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Incident Timeline

  1. Confirmation of Widespread Power Outage
  2. Investigation of the Area
  3. Engine 5 Arrives on Scene
  4. Initial Dispatch for Wires Down and Transformer Explosion

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