Possible blown transformer causes power outage in Monterey, Monterey CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, responders addressed a hazardous condition involving a possible blown transformer near Cortes Street intersecting Anthony and Furl in Monterey. Witnesses reported sparks and the sky lighting up, followed by a power outage. No downed power lines were seen, but the situation was considered a potential life hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Monterey County Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
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7-hazardous condition blown transformer.
00:07
Control 11, respond, hazardous condition, possible blown transformer.
00:09
Control 11, respond, hazardous condition, possible blown transformer, near Cortes Street, cross of Anthony and Furl.
00:15
On page 2215, M.
00:16
Mary through about 22.05.
00:21
We want you to know that they're out with that vehicle on Walco.
00:26
Code 4.
00:32
On 10, sure, it's extended waiting for bed.
00:36
Copy.
00:42
See you more?
00:46
0-0-1-66 Henry 1 on a white Dodge Ram.
00:54
Summer multiple times, I'll be here now for an APC.
01:01
Okay.
01:06
Okay. Okay,
01:13
from the signal mine.
01:16
Copy. I'm 66 for salt.
01:25
The resident outside address advising the whole sky lit up.
01:29
He saw sparks playing everywhere and now the power is out.
01:32
He did not see any lines down.
01:33
It's going to possible life hazard.
01:36
Truck 11 plus one like that.
Disclaimer:
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:
Cortes St, Monterey, CA 93940
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