Electrical hazard from fallen transformer in Clinton, Clinton IA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters and law enforcement responded to an electrical hazard near North Bluff Boulevard in Clinton, where downed power lines and a fallen transformer were reported. A tree limb caused the damage, and traffic control was established while utility crews were notified.
Audio|Heard on: Clinton County Sheriff and Fire, Clinton City Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:56
Transcript:
00:00
You know, Company One, Company One.
00:02
We need you to go to North Bluff Boulevard.
00:04
We're paying near North Bluff Boulevard.
00:06
It's going to be for an electrical hazard.
00:09
Caller is advising that both transformer poles fell and are sparking.
00:17
Time in 1826.
00:23
Off center company one en route to near North Bluff.
00:28
Copy, company one en route.
00:29
Sounds like the lines are down either in the back or the car also, as possible, on top of the building.
00:35
We do have a line on the phone.
00:39
Copy.
00:45
Engine will be investigating; we'll establish North Bluff Command.
00:50
Yeah, they probably want to see it.
01:00
Law Center North, left command.
01:02
We do have a pole on the ground.
01:04
Looks like a tree limb took out the line.
01:07
Transformer's on the ground as well.
01:11
Copy. Alliant has been notified.
01:13
They're going to get somebody out.
01:16
Copy.
01:22
North Bluff Command, can I get an officer for traffic control on the entrance to North Bluff Boulevard Apartments?
01:30
Copy.
01:36
I use this fire call.
01:38
It's going to be near North Bluff Boulevard.
01:40
Fire department is requesting you for traffic control at the entrance.
01:47
Acknowledgment received.
01:53
I'll be on scene.
01:55
Be on scene.
Disclaimer:
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:
N Bluff Blvd, Clinton, IA 52732
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