Transformer explodes and ignites fire near Winthrop and Middle St, Hallowell ME
Fire & ArsonA transformer exploded and caught fire near Winthrop and Middle Street in Hallowell. Nearby leaves and branches also caught fire but currently no flames are visible from the transformer.
Audio|Source: Farmingdale, Pittston, Randolph and West Gardiner Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Our dispatching, hallwall fire to windproof and middle street for a transformer on fire.
00:21
Sedgeing Hallwell Fire to the intersection of Winthrop and Middle Street for a transformer that exploded and is on fire.
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735 in the station station for a transformer.
00:42
735 in the station for a transformer fire.
00:51
Fire went from Hull 734, we'll be en route.
00:56
4.730 en route to Winthrop and Middle Tree for Transformer Fire.
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And just be advised,
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the leaves and branches on the ground is caught fire too.
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Before, have you guys served as CMP?
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If not yet.
01:19
735 or 34. I just passed by and there's a couple of leaves that are just squaldering.
01:28
I do not see any flames coming from the transformer at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Winthrop St & Middle St, Hallowell, ME 04347
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