Transformer fire raises carbon monoxide levels in building, New York NY


A transformer fire near West 18th Street caused carbon monoxide levels to rise inside a building. Fire units responded and reduced the gas levels to safe amounts. The incident involved both fire and hazardous materials response.
Audio|Source: FDNY Fire Dispatch - Manhattan
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Transcript:
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We had a transformer fire, which extended CO levels into near West 18th Street.
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At that point, we were able to bring the CO levels to acceptable levels.
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We used engine 3,
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squad 18. ladder 5 and ladder 12.
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At this point we're going to leave it an enhanced kind of gas and kind of electric.
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And Agent 3 and ladder 12 are going to take some time to wash up.
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The battalion 7 is spinning.
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Location mentioned:
Near W 18th St, New York, NY 10011
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