Brush fire caused by transformer damage near residence, Plantation FL
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a brush fire near a residence caused by an iguana that damaged a transformer. Residents attempted to extinguish the flames before fire responders arrived.
Audio|Source: Broward County Fire/Rescue
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Transcript:
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Near East Tropical Way.
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Structure fires on 10 Alpha, near East Tropical Way.
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Colorizing that an iguana blew out a transformer, the grass is on fire, very close to the house.
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We're trying to use the expired extinguisher to put it out for Ski 76 to dispatch one.
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Well, northbound lanes on the east side, you have a black Mercedes sedan smoking.
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We're getting multiple calls.
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It's 43 Temple.
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Is there a fire?
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It's not like a brush fire.
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The grass was on fire just due to the iguana blowing the transformer.
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Now they're saying they used the fire extinguisher to get it out.
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Now she is requesting fire again.
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Copy. We'll run there as a brush fire wired out.
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One engine.
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Location mentioned:
SW 65th Ave, Plantation, FL 33317
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