Transformer explosion causes pole fire near Prospect street, Windham CT
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a transformer exploded causing a fire on a utility pole near Prospect Street in Willimantic, CT. Eversource was notified to address the electrical hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Willimantic and Area Fire/Police
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01:4
Transcript:
00:00
Okay, well, I'm in the car department, engine one-on-one, respond the area of near Prospect Street, reported transformer explosion with pole fire.
00:06
I'm on the phone with Eversource starting on priority two.
00:08
It's your request.
00:09
Timeout, 1826.
00:19
R221. Clear.
00:26
Roger active fire around a pole as well as a transformer on that pole.
00:29
I was investigating.
00:35
I'm C LMP. Pole number 174.
00:41
174. 174. That was first ready.
00:48
KFM Engine 101, can you do Eversource Priority 1,
00:53
the house directly and behind this pole is reading 270 and the breaker?
01:03
Priority 1.
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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:
Prospect St, Willimantic, CT 06226
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