Transformer arcing causes small fire near Nacimiento Lake Dr, Paso Robles CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of a sparking power line near Nacimiento Lake Drive in Paso Robles. The cause was determined to be an arcing transformer located behind a residence. PG&E was requested to inspect the transformer, and no flames were observed at the time of the call.
Audio|Heard on: Paso Robles Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:36
Transcript:
00:00
Station one,
00:02
a possible miscellaneous fire for a power line that's sparking.
00:11
That's real quick.
00:12
Anyone want to respond?
00:17
(number withheld) copy responding.
00:19
A single report of a power line that's sparking outside near Nacimiento Lake Drive.
00:24
Negative flames were seen at time of call.
00:27
Caller advised it was possibly catching fire and then repeatedly going out.
00:30
Would you like to start additional resources?
00:36
That's negative for now.
00:39
Fire.
00:41
Truck (number withheld), we'll be investigating.
00:46
Copy that, scene investigating.
00:55
Was that truck (number withheld)?
00:59
(number withheld), go ahead.
01:05
We have an arcing transformer to the rear of the residence.
01:11
If we could start PG&E.
01:15
What's that for?
01:22
Truck (number withheld).
01:27
Go ahead for truck (number withheld).
01:31
(number withheld) PG&E has been requested.
01:34
They will call back with an ETA.
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Location mentioned:
Nacimiento Lake Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446
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