Transformer explosion causes power outage near Cannery Row, Monterey CA
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a transformer explosion near Reeside Avenue close to Cannery Row that caused a power outage. A caller reported hearing a loud explosion, dirt falling from the transformer, and loss of electricity in the area. PG&E was on the scene, and no smoke or flames were visible.
Audio|Source: Monterey Peninsula Fire Dispatch - Command 35
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Transcript:
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On a station 11, hazardous condition for a transformer near Reeside Avenue.
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Second to 11, hazardous condition for a transformer near Reeside Avenue.
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Across with Cannery Row and the wreck trail at 1332.
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Parkom, Medican 12, you send that to my cat.
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Near Reeside.
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Okay,
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For American Gen 12 is taking the call, hazardous condition near Reeside.
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Single caller heard an explosion now the electricity is off in the area.
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No smoke or any flame seen.
00:43
RP did see some dirt fall from the transformer and they're saying that PG just arrived.
00:49
Copy that, was that PD or PG&E?
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I'm sorry, PG&E.
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Copy that PG&E is on scene.
00:56
We'll still continue that way.
00:58
Okay,
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And copy. Second Gen 12 Firecomb, and for the RP,
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they heard about the explosions, they thought it was coming from the ground.
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Thank you, 12, copy.
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Location mentioned:
Near Reeside Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
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