Transformer fire causes power outage near West Mountain Rd, Simsbury CT
A transformer near West Mountain Road and Wildwood Road caused a fire and sparking. The fire was active at first but was put out by the end of the event. The incident caused a power outage in the area. The fire department and utility company were notified.
Audio|Source: Granby and Windsor Public Safety
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Transcript:
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District 4 retired West Mountain and Wildwood both on a transformer activated fire and sparking timeout 1711
00:28
Sims re-fire, transmitting a cold response for engine two and engine six to the area of West Mountain Road and Wildwood Road. Here's for a transformer being reported as actively sparking with fire scenes.
00:44
Doeaster's up 35 timeout, 1712.
00:59
I think we got all the driveway that's been ready for the road.
01:06
I'm for us.
01:07
Alright,
01:10
I'll sneak down to do that.
01:12
This fire is barking at this time, but there is power out near you.
01:19
Okay,
01:20
there's no active hazard there?
01:22
Is that what they're saying?
01:24
Correct.
01:25
They did get a poll number. I can put that in for us.
01:31
Okay, fair, you can do that, please.
01:33
That'll be priority three.
01:34
Any can dismiss the assignment.
01:40
I have the poll number 2190 for power out in the area there was active sparking no longer present just missing you time at 1714.
02:04
If you go active fire or smoke, the fire department is going to be canceling, and they are notifying ever source.
02:12
Time for, they can cancel. There is no issue here at all. Looks like, I'm just going to take it right down the road to ensure that.
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Location mentioned:
W Mountain Rd & Wildwood Rd, Simsbury, CT 06092
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