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Transformer explodes and smokes at utility poleReading PA

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N 9th St & Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19604

A transformer at a utility pole near North 9th Street and Buttonwood Street exploded and produced smoke. Multiple reports were received about the incident.

Audio|Source: City of Reading Fire/EMS
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North 9th Street and Buttonwood Street.
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Transformer explosion smoke from a pole. (number withheld).
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Region 1. Fire in fact, please.
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Engine 1. Responding, (number withheld).
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2.9.9.1.
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R9, (number withheld). North 9 is in Buttonwood.
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A report, multiple reports, a transformer that exploded, smoked from a pole. No further.

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N 9th St & Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19604

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