Power transformer sparks briefly near fifth and Juliana streets, Parkersburg WV
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a sparking power transformer near fifth and Juliana streets in Parkersburg. The transformer stopped sparking shortly after arrival and there was no immediate danger.
Audio|Heard on: Wood County Sheriff Dispatch, Parkersburg PD/Fire, Belpre PD/Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:28
Transcript:
00:00
Central Perkinsburg, I'll respond to 5th Street at Juliana Street.
00:04
It's going to be for a transformer sparking.
00:06
The plane,
00:07
sparks onto the ground.
00:11
So alert, 206.
00:17
Student 317, Willowbrook.
00:18
Section 2.11, Willowbrook.
00:23
Motion 2 is without, Juliana.
00:30
To report, you're about to Goose Street and early on the street,
00:34
transformer sparking, spewing sparks onto the ground.
00:41
Central Station 50, do you copy your tone?
00:55
10-4, I copy that you're on scene or in-route station.
00:59
Your radio is very static-y.
01:05
To the 49, 45.
01:10
49. 49.
01:14
Free hope.
01:17
Both units respond to Plato's closet,
01:20
17 as an employee there trying to close up advisors.
01:24
A couple sketchy looking people outside by the front door, she's requesting a response.
01:33
According to...
01:44
Sir, excuse me, I sent it.
01:49
Truck 59, go ahead.
01:55
Up in the brush into wood, off the roadway, fire's out in the area, nothing we can do.
02:02
Some of the residents here have called into the fire company and give them an idea where it is.
02:07
We're going to clear and return the station.
02:10
Engine port is central.
02:20
This transformer stopped arcing a few minutes after we got on seeing here.
02:23
It has arc signs.
02:25
There's no immediate danger here.
02:27
You can get show engine four clear.
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:
Fifth St & Juliana St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
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