Transformer fire causes power outage near shopping center, Salinas CA
Fire crews responded to a sparking transformer and power outage near the intersection of Ysville and Actividad. They found a heat-damaged transformer on a pole near Burke and requested an inspection from the utility company. No active fire or hazards were present.
Audio|Source: Salinas Fire Dispatch - Command 33
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Transcript:
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We're in the area of the last reported sparking transformer.
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We're not seeing any sparks anymore, but we do have a power out now at the shopping center near Ysville and Actividad.
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We're going to remain on scene.
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Is there an ETA for PG&E? It was 35 minutes about 15 ago.
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Okay. Okay.
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Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay.
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Okay. Okay.
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Okay.
00:33
This is only no medical.
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We're available in the south.
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Pletitive.
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Adakinserva 4, truck 2.
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Truck 2, Madagandakinsur 4. Truck 2. Dr.
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2, Madaginj 4.
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There's no active fire.
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You can cancel a response.
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We can handle.
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Firecom, truck two that's in.
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We'll be out investigating.
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Cubby, something to me.
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Sorry, I'm truck two.
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Track two.
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The transformer located on the pole at the dead end of Burke appears to be heat damaged.
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We're not seeing any active hazards with it.
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All lines and the rest of the equipment appear intact.
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The pole is located behind a fenced area.
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I have a poll number that you're ready to copy,
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but we'll need PGD to come out and expect it.
01:34
Second, can we go with that phone?
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Location mentioned:
Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA 93906
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