Transformer explosion causes fire on utility pole near 1st St, South Bradenton FL
Fire & ArsonA transformer exploded causing a utility pole to catch fire near 1st Street and 44th Avenue East. The fire is threatening nearby trees. Fire department and utility company have been notified and are responding to the scene.
Audio|Source: Manatee County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine, 221, Electrical Hazard, near 1st Street and 44th Avenue East. Respond on TAC, 3.
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DC engine 221 is responding near 2nd Avenue East.
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Copy 221 responding. This is going to be on TAC 3.
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On 3,
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responding near 2nd Avenue.
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Company 221 is showing me in Route 2133B, we're getting several calls regarding this.
00:36
Callers state there was a large transformer pop and the pole is on fire threatening the trees.
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Understood. With that information, can you please have FPL en route?
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We'll do, 2134.
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Thank you.
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Our pleasure.
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Station 221 from UCC?
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Good.
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We're getting notes now that the entire pole is engulfed.
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Understood, thank you.
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2136.
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See, 339, Clare.
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Available.
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Copy 339, Clare. Copy 339, 2136.
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Mr. 12 Clearville.
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Mr.
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12, 2136.
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DCCC engine, 221's on scene.
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I have a utility pole with smoldering fire at the top of it. To be investigating.
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It's probably 221 on scene in 2137.
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Expert Eye, FPL.
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I know they're on the way, but you can expect right. Thank you.
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Copy, I'm on the line with him now. Do you have a better address?
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Location mentioned:
1st St & 44th Ave E, South Bradenton, FL 34207
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