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Transformer explosion and house roof fire near Martin Luther King Dr, Racine WI

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Near Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Racine, WI 53404

Emergency units responded to a transformer explosion near Martin Luther King Drive. The roof shingles of a nearby house caught fire following the explosion. Firefighters were dispatched to the area to address the situation.

Audio|Source: Racine/South Shore Fire Dispatch
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Truck 1, Quint 4, engine 2, engine 1, engine 5, Med 3, Battalion 1, respond to the area of Hamilton and Martin Luther King.
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17 saw what may have been a transformer blew and the shingles of the house are on fire.
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Truck 1, quint 4, engine 2, engine 1, engine 5, Med 3, Battalion 1,
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respond to a possible address near Martin Luther King Drive. We have a caller that stated what may have been a transformer blow and the shingles of the Howlster on fire, temetone's at (number withheld).

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Near Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Racine, WI 53404

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