Transformer malfunction causes smoke at residence, Vienna WV
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a residence near Glenbrook Drive in Vienna after reports of a transformer blowing and causing a power surge. The fuse box was blackened and there was a smell of smoke, but no fire was visible. The power company was notified to investigate further.
Audio|Heard on: Parkersburg and Vienna Public Safety, West Virginia State Police
Listen to dispatch call
03:42
Transcript:
00:00
She spawned near Glenbrook Drive.
00:06
Transformer outside blew tires out in the area, but it also blew the door to their fuse box open.
00:16
The fuse box is blackened.
00:20
It smells like smoke.
00:21
They don't see any flames or smoke, would like it checked.
00:25
Alert (number withheld).
00:33
That's with Station 90, we copy direct.
00:36
We'll be en route momentarily.
00:39
We'll be en route momentarily.
00:40
Copy Station 90.
00:43
Central, do you copy two's en route.
00:50
See, two's en route.
00:51
See?
00:55
I copy C2 en route now.
00:57
Near Glenbrook Drive.
01:06
C2 also be advised I'm on the line with Mon Power right now.
01:16
I'm on T-Row station.
01:26
515 route stations.
01:30
Central C2.
01:39
C2, go ahead.
01:43
Just to advise, I just got off the phone with Mon Power, they're aware.
01:48
They'll have somebody en route, no ETA provided, they're still in storm mode.
01:55
10-4[1], I'm almost on the scene.
01:57
What was the address again?
02:03
Near Glenbrook Drive.
02:08
Go me on the same.
02:16
Copy (number withheld).
02:24
At 2 central,
02:27
We're en route or hillboard.
02:30
Copy engine two.
02:33
Engine 2.
02:37
Engine 2, this is (number withheld).
02:42
Go ahead.
02:48
Slate your response will come on in.
02:51
We need to do a walk through the house.
02:53
It did arc at the panel box outside and it blew their phone and cable box open.
03:03
So we need to check the residence.
03:19
Central, this is C2.
03:29
C2.
03:30
They did have a surge here.
03:32
They're up here drilling.
03:34
I don't know if they caught something underground, but we're going to check the residence.
03:39
The power company is definitely going to have to get here and check this out.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment / Message received
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Glenbrook Dr, Vienna, WV 26105
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
