Transformer fire near Sherman Avenue causes power outage, Montgomery IL
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a transformer fire near Sherman Avenue in Montgomery caused multiple explosions and a power outage. Fire units responded quickly and the utility company was notified.
Audio|Heard on: KenCom Fire Fire: Dispatch [Ch 1]
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Montgomery Fire full still for a transformer fire near Sherman Avenue.
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Montgomery Fire full still for the transformer fire.
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Sherman Avenue crosses Douglas and Wellman.
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Montgomery Engine 1, Engine 6, Squad 1, and Truck 2.
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You're due.
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Can't count, Montgomery Engine 6 en route.
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Montgomery engine 6 in route.
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And Montgomery, Agent 6, responding full still for the transformer fire in the area of Sherman Avenue, crosses Douglas and Wellman.
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Getting multiple callers, including one of the Montgomery officers reporting that there is a power outage.
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It sounded like there were about three explosions as well.
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As a power surge, we do have ComEd notified as well.
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And it's going to be pull to pole.
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Location mentioned:
Sherman Ave, Montgomery, IL 60538
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