Transformer explodes causing fire and downed power lines, Alexander City AL
WildfireA transformer exploded near Brown's Nursing Home, causing power lines to fall and start a fire in nearby woods. Fire and utility crews are responding to control the fire and address the downed lines.
Audio|Source: Tallapoosa County and Alexander City Police and Fire
02:34
Transcript:
00:00
Central Disard 2, Station 1 and Station 2. Need your route to near Brown's Nursing Home. Transformer exploded and lines are down, and there is a large fire in the woods behind Brown's Nursing Hall. Station 1 or 2. Station 1 or 2. So, seriously. Dispastricht 20 is in route. Can you advise if you have?
00:28
City power, elbow power in route. We're going to attempt to make contact with the light department. Agent 15 is en route. Ingen 15 is en route.
00:55
Near Browns in Arsonholm, there's a transformer that exploded, caught on fire, power lines falling into the woods. There's a woods and grass fire, photographer on that center out. Naval. (number withheld)
01:24
(number withheld) dispatch 3 will be transformed by 1015 to C-J. Disprivile. Dispatch, struck 20 on scene, can still be in command, command pole, small with the park.
01:51
On scene, Captain Seel and Command, small brush fire. It's saying pull to the right right in there and let the rush truck come down in here.
02:20
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Location mentioned:
Near Washington St, Alexander City, AL 35010
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