Explosion suspected from blown transformer near NE 16th St, Fort Lauderdale FL
Fire & ArsonFire and rescue units responded near Northeast 16th Street after a loud explosion and power loss were reported. The caller suspected a blown transformer. No injuries were reported, and responders were sent to investigate the cause.
Audio|Source: Broward County Fire/Rescue
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Transcript:
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You're responding to near NE 16th St, near NE 16th St.
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Referenceant Explosion,
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247.
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I want all units switch over to that one.
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All right to JFK.
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Four soles,
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uh, one plus three zero on the fuel, uh, Riskblow F3 project, please.
00:38
So far we got (name withheld), the first party stating that they heard a loud explosion like a bang.
00:44
By advising they do not have power, they did call FPN and also stated they were the only person that called.
00:51
There's no reported any injuries.
00:53
They want someone to check the area to see if it was a transformer that blew.
00:58
Yeah, give me an engine only place.
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You cancel all the units going over to me.
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I copy, single unit.
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Location mentioned:
Near NE 16th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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