Utility pole and transformer fire causes outage, Fayette County PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a utility pole and transformer fire near Park Avenue and Laurel Street in Georges Township, Pennsylvania. The fire caused downed wires and a power outage in the surrounding area.
Audio|Heard on: Fayette County ICORRS Public Safety Dispatch
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Transcript:
00:00
Fire department's responding near Park Avenue and Laurel Street in the city for a pole at the corner of Laurel Street and Park Avenue that's on fire.
00:15
Power transformer blew, power out in the area.
00:18
FCO8.
00:24
Acknowledged.
00:29
Assistance requested by fire.
00:33
Where is he? County 40 engine three.
00:37
Engine two.
00:39
Allegheny Power pole (number withheld).
00:43
I do have an active fire.
00:45
We do have wires down and power outages.
00:50
You know, there is power out in the area also.
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Location mentioned:
Laurel St, Georges Township, PA 15436
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