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Transformer fire reported near Martinsburg Road, Berkeley Springs WV

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/19/2025 09:42 AM

Martinsburg Rd, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

As discussed during the dispatch call, a transformer fire has occurred near Martinsburg Road close to Baybury and Route 9. Emergency crews are on scene addressing the situation. Sparks were reported, but it appears there is no further fire or damage at this time. Authorities have contacted relevant agencies and continue to monitor.

Audio|Heard on: Morgan County Fire, EMS and Mutual Aid

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01:34

Transcript:

00:00

Engine Company 1, Washington, Energy Company 5, near Martinsburg Road, cross streets of Baybury and Route 9 for a transformer fire.

00:08

Engine Company 1, Washington, Company, 5,

00:11

Near Martinsburg Road, cross streets Baybury and Route 9 for a transformer fire, 1242.

00:23

Morgan from Capitol 400.

00:26

Captain 400, go ahead.

00:28

You can place 5 in the service.

00:31

Cap 400, advising, please watch the committee 5 in service, 1243.

00:40

Morgan, Mission 12 will be in rail, crew of 4 in an emergency.

00:45

They're slowing out, through.

00:47

Number 4, non-emergency.

00:50

Operations will be at 10 at 1, 12.44.

00:57

Tension 12.4.

01:05

Well, you're on Toclmove operations, that one.

01:13

And this is 12 on that one.

01:17

Denson 12, you're responding.

01:19

Caller recently advised the Transformer Blume, shooting,

01:22

sparks.

01:23

At time of disconnect, do you advise that nothing was on fire or parking?

01:28

Stumigism has been contacted an EDA of 10 to a half hours.

01:32

Nothing further, 1246.

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Martinsburg Rd, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

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