Power outage after possible transformer fire in Erie, Erie PA
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a transformer fire near Cunningham Drive in Lawrence Park, Erie County. Power was out in the area. Crews later determined there was no active fire and that the issue may have involved a downed power line.
Audio|Heard on: Erie PA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:14
Transcript:
00:00
Lawrence Park for transformer fire near Cunningham Dr.
00:04
Lawrence Park transformer fire in the backyard near Cunningham Dr.
00:09
Erie County 280 responding.
00:12
Transformer fire, 500 block of Cunningham.
00:16
Copy 280. Caller stated BB in the backyard near Cunningham Dr.
00:23
Emmett to East Lake or your cross streets.
00:26
Power is out at this time.
00:27
In the area.
00:30
Copy. I presume you've notified GPU already.
00:35
(name withheld) is working on it now.
00:39
Copy. Thank you.
00:41
Erie County Sheriff, 280 on location.
00:44
We'll advise.
00:47
280 on location?
00:50
280 Pinellas notified, standard one to two hours.
00:54
Copy.
00:56
Copy.
00:58
Two hundred eighty Erie County.
01:01
Two hundred eighty, go ahead.
01:04
Copy, just an update.
01:07
No fire to the transformer, probably a downed line.
01:12
Copy 280 at 1504.
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:
Cunningham Dr, Erie, PA 16511
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
