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Transformer fire causes power outage near Old Bethlehem RdQuakertown PA

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Near Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951

A transformer fire was reported near Old Bethlehem Road off Oak Lane and Pumping Station Road. The fire involved burning wires or tree on the wires, resulting in a power outage in the affected area. Emergency units were dispatched to the location to address the situation.

Audio|Source: Bucks County Fire North and OPs
03:25
Transcript:
00:00
I received a couple calls for a transformer on fire, near Old Bethlehem Road off Oak Lane and Pumping Station Road.
00:07
Okay, sir.
00:12
Any engine, 63? Okay.
00:20
Okay. It just, it just can be responding to the box.
00:23
Okay.
00:31
Wax 4815535 Perry Algar Road off Stanley Road and Tammany Road the alarm system
00:39
9049 419
00:45
243 bucks
00:49
243 bucks
00:53
East and the center hill call is unfounded. I believe it might be the same call as far abreast. Okay.
01:02
Deputy 63 on location box.
01:05
Jeffrey 16.
01:11
Engine 63 of the time, respond to $4.
01:15
Engine 64. Engine 64.
01:20
Measure 42 bucks.
01:24
Measure 42. Good way it's clear and the railroad station are proceeding in the original wires call.
01:37
Okay, I got the first half of what you're saying. Your radio is really wrong.
01:44
We'll be proceeding into the vibrational call we are dispatched to.
01:49
Okay.
01:51
Chief Secretary would finish much.
01:54
Okay.
01:57
Chief 43 to engine 40.
02:03
Thank you, 40.
02:06
Can you stage at Palisites High School right now?
02:15
Receive.
02:21
Interport your motion, so on the high school.
02:24
Heterphone. HIFT.
02:26
For the age, responding.
02:36
Hey, Waddy for you.
02:37
Thank you for you.
02:48
Receive one call from the alarm company, also a call from the Primus 535 Periagra Road off Stanley Road for an active alarm, nothing in evidence.
02:58
Hi, receipt.
03:01
Chief Reheaf. Chief Lee.
03:06
Engine 62 on location, folks.
03:09
Engine 63.
03:15
D6.3 of bucks. It does not appear to be a transformer.
03:18
Tree on the wires burning.
03:21
Power is out at the resonance in this area.
03:25
Okay.

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Near Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951

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