Blown transformer causes small grass fire in Osawatomie, Osawatomie KS


Fire and emergency teams responded to a report of a downed power line causing a small grass fire in Osawatomie. The situation was later identified as a blown transformer without any downed wires. The fire was quickly extinguished and no danger remained on site.
Audio|Source: Miami County EMS and Osawatomie Fire Department
02:34
Transcript:
00:00
On scene, we do have what appears to be a line down with a small grass fire around it.
00:07
If you could let average you know they could have, that would be great.
00:11
(number withheld). (number withheld), we're just getting ready to leave an engine waiting a brush truck.
00:15
Engine will work.
00:16
We can use the booster reel.
00:17
Copy.
00:18
Break, engine 61 or out of two.
00:20
Okay. One in route with you is (number withheld).
00:22
Next one in route with you, a (number withheld).
00:25
Sixth a little. I've got a poll number when you're ready.
00:27
So with your poll number?
00:28
(number withheld). Poll number (number withheld).
00:30
Poll number (number withheld).
00:33
16-58.
00:34
(number withheld) at this patch.
00:35
(number withheld).
00:36
This is just going to be a blown transformer.
00:38
There is no line down.
00:39
(number withheld), can you readvise your traffic?
00:40
There is not going to be a line down.
00:42
This is just going to be a blown transformer.
00:44
(number withheld), the dispatch, you can show fire out.
00:47
We're out (number withheld) C.
00:48
(number withheld), you can go.
00:49
161, were you direct?
00:50
Section 61 copies dispatch to show an inch of 61 player.
00:55
(number withheld).
00:56
(number withheld). Car (number withheld).
01:00
There's no longer a hazard here.
01:02
I will be clear.
01:04
(number withheld). (number withheld).
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Osawatomie, KS
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