Power transformer fire ignites grass near Brennolly Blvd, Harker Heights TX


A power transformer blew near Brennolly Boulevard and Indian Trail Drive, causing a fire that ignited nearby grass. There is a possible risk of downed power lines and a power pole that may break.
Audio|Source: Killeen Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Hi, it's Engine 41, Brush 41, and 401.
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These are off the intersection of Brennolly Boulevard and Indian Trail Drive.
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I'm (name withheld).
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Answer me for a priority one[1] powerliner transformer[2] that blew and now caught the grass on fire.
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Give me for sure a blonde transformer.
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We're getting multiple callers[3].
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Center clear, 1726.
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3014. 301, 0.0.
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2. 27. 26.
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Pager 4-1 brush 4-1 en route.
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Director, 1726.
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Go ahead.
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She said one of the panning, didn't want to be on the same.
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Receive 26.
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Receive at 1726.
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241 units are out.
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Just be advised, we don't know if there's any active lines down.
00:36
They did advise as a power pole looks like it's about to break, so use caution.
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Mr. Guide. The caller advised it doesn't appear that there's any lines down, but it's unconfirmed.
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And the advisor pole is about to break, so use caution.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
priority one: Urgent/emergency event
[2]
powerliner transformer: Power line transformer (context: fire hazard)
[3]
multiple callers: Multiple reports from public
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Location mentioned:
Indian Trail Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548
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