Fire crews investigate transformer sparks in Westerly, Westerly RI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police units in Westerly responded to reports of a buzzing noise and visible sparks coming from an electrical transformer near Atlantic Avenue. The issue was traced to a National Grid utility pole showing minor sparking on an insulator. No injuries or fire were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Westerly & Chariho Area Fire Departments
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02:31
Transcript:
00:00
Question, we just got sent to the Misquamicut Fire Department responding in the area near Atlantic Avenue.
00:05
Police department reporting a possible transformer issue, a buzzing from a transformer.
00:10
So Musquamicut Fire Department is in the area near Atlantic Avenue.
00:13
Police departments reporting loud buzzing from a transformer (number withheld).
00:27
Westerly two zero, we're responding.
00:29
Near Atlantic Avenue.
00:33
Rescue 201.
00:42
Roger.
00:50
202 to Westerly dispatch, engine 202 responding with tow.
00:58
Station 202.
01:06
Westerly 201 will be on scene investigating.
01:14
Station 201.
01:23
202, take a position on Atlantic and Maplewood.
01:34
202 copy.
01:39
202 on scene.
01:47
Westerly from 201.
01:51
201?
01:56
It's going to be National Grid pole 156.
02:01
There's minor sparks occasionally on top of the insulator of the transformer.
02:14
Roger.
02:23
Engine 203 to 201, do you want me to respond?
02:30
Negative.
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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:
Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
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