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Transformer fire extinguished near Twin Lake Rd, Mancelona MI

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/29/2025 05:58 AM

Twin Lake Rd NE, Mancelona, MI 49659

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible transformer fire near Twin Lake Road Northeast in Kalkaska County. A second caller later indicated that the flames were largely extinguished. Fire crews proceeded to the area to confirm conditions and ensure the scene was safe.

Audio|Heard on: Kalkaska MI Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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01:12

Transcript:

00:00

Central Station Six, units respond.

00:03

Near Twin Lake Road for a transformer on fire.

00:07

Central's clear.

00:08

Eight fifty-eight.

00:20

Kalkaska Central Station Six, need your units to respond.

00:25

Area near Twin Lake Road Northeast and a transformer that was on fire.

00:34

Second caller states the flames are mostly out at this point.

00:39

Units of course 904, second caller.

00:42

Central six chief will be en route direct.

00:45

Clear six chief, heavy en route 906.

00:49

Central six chief.

00:53

Go ahead central.

00:55

Sounds like the transformer is no longer on fire.

00:59

I did let Great Lakes know that.

01:01

If you just want to take a look and see if there’s anything different I need to let them know about.

01:08

Yeah, I'll do that.

01:09

We'll see what's going on. We'll get there.

01:11

Thanks, sir.

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Location mentioned:

Twin Lake Rd NE, Mancelona, MI 49659

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