Electrical issue causes minor fire near Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible electrical fire near Fairgrounds Road in Hatfield. A caller reported a transformer sparking and lights going out. The sparking stopped before responders arrived, and no active fire was observed.
Audio|Heard on: Montgomery PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Rising 2nd call electrical fire outside near Fairgrounds Road, Atle Township.
00:06
Was that Fairgrounds Road?
00:09
That's all right.
00:11
Okay, that's good.
00:12
Fifteen, you can replace us.
00:16
Assistance, please respond.
00:18
Listen, Engine 17.
00:19
Caller from near Fairgrounds said the lights went out.
00:23
They saw a transformer sparking outside.
00:26
No longer seeing anything.
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:
Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield, PA 19440
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