Branch on transformer smoldering behind house, Alachua County FL


Fire department responded to a branch on a transformer behind a house. The branch was smoldering but is no longer smoldering. The homeowner stayed on site waiting for the utility company to handle the situation.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
01:17
Transcript:
00:00
I'm unable to access the pole due to the brush around it, but the pole is directly behind the house near SE 74th Ln.
00:09
Do you have an ETA for the electrical company? Just for not advising can't make access.
00:14
It's pulled me directly behind the house.
00:15
Duke Energy advice they could not give us an ETA, but it would be around as fast.
00:19
We're going to call back on their own.
00:20
Top 3, 714.
00:21
The branch is on top of the transforming no longer smoldering.
00:26
The homeowner will remain on the scene for utility company.
00:28
Engine 4 is coming available.
00:29
Agent 4 advising branch is still on top, but it is not smoldering.
00:33
Resident 21st year are using engine 4 available 1747.
00:36
Hello, Jensen, 29.
00:38
To join him? This is smoke or fire.
00:46
There's no hazards at this time I spoke to the homeowner.
00:48
She's aware to call us back if anything changes and she'll be waiting for Duke so arrived.
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Location mentioned:
SE 74th Ln, Florida 32640
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