Smoke odor reported after transformer explosions near dollar general, Wetumpka AL
Fire & ArsonFire personnel responded to smoke odor reports after transformers exploded near Dollar General on Chapel Road. No fire was visible, and power was restored. Residents evacuated as a precaution.
Audio|Source: Elmore County Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Attention station 1, fire personnel,
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odor investigation near Chapel Road.
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Again, odor investigation near Chapel Road, Dollar General.
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Cross Street, Scutzer River Parkway, Chapel Lakes Drive.
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Seems like three transformers exploded, lights went out, came back on, but there's a smoke smell.
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Engine one-o-two being around.
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Received engine one to turn around.
01:09
Attention station 1 by our personnel, possible surgery bar near Camelia Austin Drive, near Charlie Austin Drive, color reports hearing transformers blow and smells like master bedroom is burning.
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No visible flames or smoke at this time.
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Everyone has evacuated the home.
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Engine 101 is around.
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Engine 101 around.
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Engine 101 around.
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Okay, Gage 1102 is arriving on scene, Dollar General.
01:56
We have nothing visible.
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All the lights are back on in the area as well.
02:04
Received on saying nothing visible, all lights back on.
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Location mentioned:
Chapel Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092
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