Transformer explodes and smokes near North Shoshone Loop, Hamilton MT


A transformer exploded and emitted smoke near North Shoshone Loop in Hamilton. Fire and power company responded to the incident. No active fire was confirmed at the time of report.
Audio|Source: Ravalli County Sheriff, Hamilton Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Valley College, Fire, I'm going to go ahead with your short report. You're responding to the area near North Shoshone Loop, and Hamilton, cross streets of Arena Road and Cuff Lane.
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We have a transformer that did explode. It was smoking at one time.
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By reporting party's wife actually has walked out to see if it's still smoking, unknown if there's arcing or sparking.
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This power pole will be east of this address near North Shoshone Loop.
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We have contact with NorthWestern Energy. It looks like it's going to be an arque. A poll, we will also advise them. We're VALCOMM clear.
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Hamilton Fire, copy short report, thank you.
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You're welcome. 854.
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21. 1326. 1326.
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Hamilton Fire.
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You can show us on scene.
00:55
On scene, 85.
00:59
As well as power company to the area near North Shoshone Loop for a transformer that has exploded.
01:05
I know if there's an active fire at this time, our reporting party was about 400 yards from this.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Shoshone Loop, Hamilton, MT 59840
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