Possible transformer explosion near Garden Ave, Smithfield RI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible transformer explosion near Garden Avenue in Greenville, Rhode Island. Fire department units, including special hazards, were dispatched to the area following reports of electrical issues. The situation involved coordinating access routes due to potential hazards.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:59
Transcript:
00:00
Chief, I just received a call from the police.
00:04
Is there any possibility you can check out near Garden Avenue?
00:10
They received a call about a possible transformer.
00:15
Yeah, I can't get up that way from here.
00:18
I'll go around if the hazards are on its way.
00:21
You can have them come in that way.
00:25
Receive special hazards copy.
00:28
Okay, can't allow.
00:31
Special hazards, the file on a more location of that.
00:36
Specializer, it's going to be near Garden Avenue for a possible transformer explosion.
00:44
All right, follow on it.
00:47
There's near Garden or near Bourne?
00:51
That's going to be near Garden Avenue.
00:57
Repeat,
00:58
Near Garden, we're on the way.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Garden Ave, Greenville, RI 02828
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