Transformer explosion reported near utility pole in North Reading, North Reading MA
Fire & ArsonA motorist reported seeing a bright flash and hearing a loud noise near a utility pole, possibly from a transformer explosion. Following the report, multiple alarms sounded at nearby businesses AutoZone and Eastgate. No fire or hazard was found at the scene.
Audio|Source: North Reading Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Jay over to Brockhole oil.
00:03
Passing Motorist reports,
00:05
he believed, a transformer exploding.
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He said no hazard in the roadway, just saw a bright flash and a loud noise right at that pole.
00:16
I'm going to notify the FDA, take a look.
00:21
Copy from the pumps.
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4-5 is going out of the area.
00:26
Broke. 4.5 not ready to negative, no.
00:35
It's the poll we had last week.
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Forty-five, could you go again with your transmission or was broken up.
00:48
Yeah, there's nothing showing here.
00:50
This is the poll we had last week.
00:54
I think it was reported in by 72.
01:01
Received.
01:04
Just received two alarm calls as well for AutoZone and each gate.
01:12
I'm not sure if it's related to a possible power out and should.
01:14
You can just check those locations as well.
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So far we have these gates.
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Excuse me.
01:35
4-5 North Carolina does not appear to be a power outage here, the lights are on.
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Received.
01:46
Two alarms were reported.
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AutoZone reported there.
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The system went down and then Eastgate reported a front door alarm.
02:01
Copy, checking them.
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Location mentioned:
Near Main St C, North Reading, MA 01864
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