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Transformer explodes causing smoke on Buttonwood St, Reading PA

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Buttonwood St, Reading, PA

A transformer on Buttonwood St exploded and produced smoke from a utility pole. The cause was determined to be a squirrel that came into contact with the transformer.

Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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A report, multiple reports of a transformer that exploded,
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smoke from a pole.
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No further.
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Okay. Okay.
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Double 1360.
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The caller does not believe the patient will be cooperative.
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There are no weapons in the home. They're requesting Reading. Hands per caution is not indicated.
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The next 6521 will be around to Reading.
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The next 6521, they're about writing 1317.
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Area.
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Engine one in the area, 1317.
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On the radio.
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Location 1318.
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Engine 1, radio.
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Enter 1.
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This is going to be a squirrel that got the wrong end of a transformer.
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Copy the squirrel, 1320.

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Buttonwood St, Reading, PA

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