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Transformer explosion causes downed live wire and outage, Montgomery County MD

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Montgomery County, MD

A transformer exploded causing a live electrical wire to fall. Fire crews are on scene, power is out for the block, and police are requested to close First Street from Highland to Wilson.

Audio|Source: Montgomery County MD Fire Rescue 7A1 Ops 1
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Transcript:
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I'm at the dispatch location.
00:02
We had a transformer blow and we got a live wire down.
00:07
I got a phone number if you're ready.
00:11
Go ahead with it.
00:23
(number withheld)
00:28
(number withheld)
00:33
The Department of 719, we'll make the notification.
00:36
Do you need police on your scene?
00:41
Yeah, we'll need police to close the block of traffic on First from Highland to Wilson and just FYI to PEPCO the power is out for the block.
00:55
Okay, permit 719.
01:01
We'll remain on scene until police here.
01:06
Okay, we'll notify him 135.

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