Transformer fire causes smoke and power outage near Argo Blvd, Schenectady NY


A transformer near Argo Boulevard blew up causing smoke, visible flames, and a power outage. The fire department responded and the road may be closed due to the incident.
Audio|Source: Schenectady County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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For the Carmen Fire Department, near Argo Boulevard for a wires call.
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The caller states the transformer blew, there's smoking flames visible.
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Again, that's for Carmen Fire Department,
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near Argo Boulevard for a wires call.
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The transformer blew, there was smoking flames visible.
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Your cross streets are Hamburg Street and Roberta Road.
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Your operations will be on for outs to your timeout, (number withheld).
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(number withheld). (number withheld).
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Oh, I do you know, that's horrible.
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Oh, I see. That's horrible. For me, it's not a call of Ivan route.
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(number withheld).
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One night. Who is the caller on this?
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Who is the caller on this?
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One of them stated it was a crossroom play-with-play on the other date of near Argo Boulevard.
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I'll be on the scene near Argo Boulevard. 5-3, go ahead.
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All right, I'll be on the scene there.
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There is no power in this area.
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Do you have power to you, C, C.
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Class informant.
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A couple of them,
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Lou. All right. (number withheld).
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A couple of them, Lou.
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All right, Grisha, you want me to close the road here?
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Location mentioned:
Near Argo Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12303
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