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Transformer explosion causes fire and downed power lines, Rockford IL

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Near Van Wie Ave, Rockford, IL 61103

Fire crews responded to a transformer explosion near Van Wie Avenue, causing a pole fire and downed power lines across a driveway. Firefighters reported smoking and arcing wires and a fallen pole in the area.

Audio|Source: Rockford Fire Department
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Transcript:
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Engine 8, respond to arcing wires on fire near Van Wie Avenue.
00:11
Engine 6. Engine 6, go ahead.
00:22
We do have one line that is smoking and another power line down across the driveway.
00:29
A pole has fallen in front of near Miriam.
00:37
Time for our comment has been advised.
00:45
Logger, engine is around.
00:51
Time for EngineAid, a transformer blew behind the address.
00:55
There is a pole on fire and wires down.

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Location mentioned:
Near Van Wie Ave, Rockford, IL 61103

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