Transformer struck by lightning catches fire near Alleghenyville Rd, Mohnton PA


A lightning strike caused a transformer to catch fire near Alleghenyville Road in Brecknock Township. Fire units have responded to the scene and confirmed the fire.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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It's former starfight lightning.
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It's hardening and smoking.
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Express 72's in route.
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Express 72 and round 247.
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Breckknot Township, just west of near Alleghenyville Rd.
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For a transformer that was struck by lightning.
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Second dispatch, engine 72.
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Breckonock Township, just west of near Alleghenyville Rd, Crosher, Brooklyn, and Misson Drive.
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For a transformer that struck by lightning, near Alleghenyville Rd.
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No problems.
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Is that no covers? No covers?
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Okay, we see, no cover.
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We're doing, no cover.
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Procernockeys on location, confirming a transformer on fire.
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Our 7-2 on location, confirming a report transformer on fire 2048.
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Location mentioned:
Near Alleghenyville Rd, Mohnton, PA 19540
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