Transformer malfunction near foothill road causes loud noise, Bound Brook NJ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a transformer near Foothill Road and Route 28 was malfunctioning and making loud cracking noises. No smoke or fire was seen.
Audio|Heard on: Somerset County and Franklin Twp
Listen to dispatch call
00:26
Transcript:
00:00
Southwick County 49 fire respond to the area near Foothill Road, Route 28 to Rolling Drive.
00:06
The transformer in the area is cracking and making noise with no smoke or fire.
00:12
Repeat: 2.49 fire respond near front-mill road, Route 28, Rolling Drive cross.
00:19
The transformer is cracking and making a lot of noise, unsure if there's an issue, no smoke or power outage reported, time 823.
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Location mentioned:
Foothill Rd, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
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