Transformer fire near Sherman Avenue causes power outage, Montgomery IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a transformer fire near Sherman Avenue in Montgomery caused multiple explosions and a power outage. Fire units responded quickly and the utility company was notified.
Audio|Heard on: KenCom Fire Fire: Dispatch [Ch 1]
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Transcript:
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Montgomery Fire full still for a transformer fire near Sherman Avenue.
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Montgomery Fire full still for the transformer fire.
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Sherman Avenue crosses Douglas and Wellman.
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Montgomery Engine 1, Engine 6, Squad 1, and Truck 2.
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You're due.
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Can't count, Montgomery Engine 6 en route.
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Montgomery engine 6 in route.
00:23
And Montgomery, Agent 6, responding full still for the transformer fire in the area of Sherman Avenue, crosses Douglas and Wellman.
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Getting multiple callers, including one of the Montgomery officers reporting that there is a power outage.
00:37
It sounded like there were about three explosions as well.
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As a power surge, we do have ComEd notified as well.
00:43
And it's going to be pull to pole.
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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:
Sherman Ave, Montgomery, IL 60538
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