Possible transformer explosion causes power outage in Reading, Reading PA
A possible transformer explosion caused a power outage near Cotton Street in Reading. The caller reported the issue from the 1900 block of Park Street. No smoke or fire was seen at the location during the investigation.
Audio|Source: Berks County and Reading Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Attention Engine One,
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the Cotton Street Club Station near Cotton St, between South 19 and South 18 and a half streets.
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Investigated possible Transformer Explosion 1823.
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Investigating 25 on a patient, two stores, single-handling normal conditions to be investigating.
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Deputy, 25, copy.
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Two vehicles.
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Copy that. Just let me know what the last vehicle is.
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The one parade sedan coming through and the other one stops right now. So stand by.
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Appreciate.
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Engine 1, 1870,000.
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Engine 1,000, 1824.
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Sir,
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I'm going to send a silver cart coming your way down if that's okay.
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Copy, we're good here.
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Tensumatic 9
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Skyline View Apartments 50 Northland Street between Washington, Court Street, Department 802, 802, BOS Medical 1825.
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Radio CofoFourful Cawful.
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Con Street substation, one call reporting a possible issue at the substation, they heard no while, moving the power went out.
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No smoke or fire visible.
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The caller was calling from the 1900 block of Park, 1826.
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Location mentioned:
Near Cotton St, Reading, PA 19606
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