Fire crew checks possible transformer explosion, Racine WI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the 2100 block of Five and a Half Mile Road in Racine to check on a possible transformer explosion. The caller heard a loud noise but reported no visible fire. We Energies was notified, and the area was checked as a precaution.
Audio|Heard on: Racine/South Shore Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Attention Engine 12, respond to the 2100 block of Five and a Half Mile Road.
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The caller heard a transformer blew.
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We Energies was advised they're just requesting an area check.
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They don't see anything on fire but don't know exactly where it came from.
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Attention Engine 12, respond for an area check in the 2100 block of Five and a Half Mile Road for a transformer that blew.
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The caller is unable to see if anything is on fire.
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Would just like the area checked in case one is.
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We Energies has been advised.
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Time of tones 2357.
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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:
5 1/2 Mile Rd, Racine, WI 53402
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