Possible transformer incident causes streetlight outage, Reading MA
Fire & ArsonPolice and fire units responded to a report of a possible transformer explosion near Forest Street. No smoke or fire was observed, but several streetlights were out. The local electric company was notified to inspect the situation, which appeared isolated and not urgent.
Audio|Source: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
02:14
Transcript:
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Right now police of fire units in the area near 4th Street. Homeowner reporting a possible transformer explosion.
00:09
No smoke, no fire is showing.
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Just check the area.
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11,000, near Forest.
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If I would still alarm, latter ones responding in the area,
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near 4th Street for the investigation.
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11. They're running. I'll be going on in the area.
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We go.
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111 ready.
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Answer.
00:45
It does appear that some of the streetlights are out in this area. I don't know if you want to give RMLD a call.
00:51
I have them come check it out, but no smoke or fire coming from any of the transformers that I can see right now.
00:58
I think they have to you that way also.
01:05
It seems pretty isolated to just that certain area near Forest.
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Top of.
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One in the air.
01:25
I did let RMLD know what was going on there. He had someone come out to the area, check it up.
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Rain at 101.1-1-1.
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One 11, ready?
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Answering 111.
01:52
All right, I'm going to be clearing down here. Like I said, there are some streetlights out, no smoker or fire coming from any transformer that I can see. It appears to be pretty isolated. If you just want to let our MLP know, I need to check it out either now or in the morning. But like I said, it doesn't seem like a pressing issue at this time.
02:10
Recently, they did notify them. They were aware of the issue and are already in route.
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Location mentioned:
Near Forest St, Reading, MA 01867
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