Electrical fire on pole near Hospital Hill, Grafton WV
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an electrical fire involving a transformer and power pole near Hospital Hill on North Pike Street in Grafton. Orange flames and gray smoke were visible, and nearby lights were flickering. The power company was being contacted to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Taylor WV Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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North Pike Street, Grafton, on Hospital Hill,
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electrical fire correction, power line pole,
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company T1 respond.
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North Pike Street on Hospital Hill, Grafton, power line fire.
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Company 1 has been alerted, 16, 14.
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J.M. 101.
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Responding, North Pike Street, Grafton, on Hospital Hill,
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Company 101,
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Correction.
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101,
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16,
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14.
01:03
Okay,
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quarters,
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101.
01:09
No.
01:12
You're responding to a telephone pole on fire on the Hospital Hill.
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The transformer has a small fire on it.
01:20
A caller did see orange flames and lights flickering from it.
01:25
There is gray smoke coming from the transformer.
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Ash, this will be the same call.
01:33
We have been trying to reach the power company.
01:39
Okay, 101.
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Thank you.
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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 Pike St, Grafton, WV 26354
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