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Transformer explosion sparks fire near Ardmore intersection, Pittsburgh PA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/27/2025 04:05 PM

Ardmore Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

A transformer exploded near Ardmore at Digital Drive and Forest Hill, sparking a fire. Fire units responded quickly to investigate and secure the scene.

Audio|Source: Allegheny County Fire - East

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Transcript:

00:00

Transformer explosion and transformer on fire.

00:04

Ardmore at Digital Drive and Forest Hill.

00:06

Station 1.53 second activation.

00:08

Eastrop 41905.

00:24

153 rescue.

00:26

I see your identifier come on this channel, but I did not copy if you said anything.

00:34

Yeah, 1-353 risk is going to be in route.

00:37

That's probably sure you in run at 1906.

00:45

Okay, only 28-0-200.

00:51

Right, sir.

00:58

Gotty 25 truck here.

01:02

Okay, 25 truck at 9-107.

01:07

Got it.

01:11

The lights at Arbor or morrow are on flash.

01:15

I'm not finding anything smoking or anything like that so far.

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Location mentioned:

Ardmore Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

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