Large generator fire near solar panels at airport


Audio|Source: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
02:50
Transcript:
Have the engine 9, get any access with the employees on site at 1222? Central Engine 9. Engine 9 is arriving on scene. We have a large generator. It appears to be on fire at this time. We'll be staging until we make sure that the power is shut down. The engine nine large generator appears to be on fire. We'll be staging back until you make sure power is not at 1223. The time one to L9. Go ahead. There's still power to this generator next to the solar panels. We're awaiting FBO to confirm that the power has been shut off. At this time we just have the lines on the ground. All right, receive. Establish command. We'll continue units until you rise. Central L9, I'll have 31 command. Copy L9, we'll have 31 Command at 125. Command, this is Central. Command, this is Central. Did you need me to call FPL or did somebody on site already contact them? I am in contact with FPL here at this time. We're just awaiting to confirm if they shut the power down. Recease, just want to make sure you're in contact with FPL at this time. Central Command. Command, go ahead. SPL confirmed power has been shut down. We're going to go in offensive mode. Perfect command. FPL has confirmed this power has been shut down going into offensive mode at 1227. Truck one 19.
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Location mentioned:
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), 28000 A-1 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
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