Transformer fire causes electrical sparks and power outage, Louisville KY


Emergency responders addressed a transformer fire and sparking electrical outlets near Triplett Dr. This caused power outages and prompted evacuations in the area.
Audio|Source: Louisville MetroSafe Suburban Fire 5 - 8, Okolona Tac 80
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Transcript:
00:00
Attention engine 88, Clinton 87, Battagio 87, respond on a fire electrical outlet, near Triplett Dr.
00:20
And nobody, Edithers-Fleman?
00:27
Ready, so I understand.
00:31
In June 88, Queen 87, Battalion, 87, you responded to a fire electrical outlet near Triplett Dr across Miller Drive and Triplac Court.
00:39
That caller saying the outlets are sparking into evacuating, and at the same time, we just got in a transformer fire, same address, near Triplett Dr.
00:47
This caller is saying the power will now 5 minutes go, the transformer near this location, blue, and is on fire.
00:54
At 2.23.
01:01
Radio Engine 88W, are you okay?
01:07
Yes,
01:11
you are reset, thank you, at 224?
01:15
Engine 98 on 164-0-2, Tri-plit, got a one-story, single-family dwell on the other show.
01:21
We do have power out there.
01:24
In June 88 on scene of near Triplett Dr, one-story down we're going nothing showing you have power out in the area 227.
01:33
We have power out in the area 2.27.
01:43
The Italian.
01:45
The Italian 87, 1828.
01:47
287 on scene 228.
01:50
287-al 16.
01:55
187 on scene 228.
01:58
287.
02:03
Engine 98 to 2087, we need to handle inside the house.
02:06
Will you go check that utility pole that's behind engine 88? I look like I've seen a fuse wing that was blown maybe a fire on top of that pole.
02:18
Quarterly seven, it's okay.
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