Lightning strikes transformer near Towns Valley Road, Hudson WI
Fire & ArsonA transformer near Towns Valley Road in Hudson was struck by lightning. There were no sparks, flames, or danger to people. Fire units are responding as a precaution.
Audio|Source: St Croix County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, State Patrol Eau Claire Post
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Transcript:
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First stage for Hudson Fire.
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You're being requested near Towns Valley Road.
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Caller reporting that a transformer was struck by lightning.
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There's no sparking, arcing, or flames at this point, and nobody is in any danger.
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Cross streets are brick circle and red brick road.
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Temperature is 62 degrees,
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with winds two miles out of the south.
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Your first page is clear at 1544.
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Senator Dispatch from Hub and Fire.
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Let's fire.
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Captain 2 will be in round.
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Captain 2 en route at 1544.
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Dispatch 88 Hard Car, Stone 1 Hudson Township for a, or maybe a Twitownship for an electrical fire.
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88040. 8040.
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8040, Paulers saw a transformer get struck by lightning.
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There's no arcing or sparking, we're starting fire that way.
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Grab it.
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Hudson, WI 54016
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