Transformer explodes and railroad fire near airport terminal, Middletown PA


Emergency crews responded to a fire caused by a transformer explosion near the airport terminal. The fire spread to a portion of the railroad tracks nearby.
Audio|Source: Dauphin County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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We're here in front of the entrance to the terminal, one terminal drive at the loading dock.
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We had a transformer explode.
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I'll get your full number. The transformer is on fire.
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We've got a portion of the railroad back on fire as well if you would notify Norfolk Southern.
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You can show 70 units, I don't know as well.
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Okay, G70.
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Okay, G70. Okay,
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4-3 is on location. Airport C-70.
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Okay, 4-3.
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One-three is available.
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Okay, one-three.
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Okay, G-70.
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T-70.
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The fires cross the tracks.
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We've got crews working real close, if you want to notify North and Southern, slow it down.
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Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), 1 Terminal Dr, Middletown, PA 17057
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