Transformer fire caused by fallen tree branch in st joseph, St Joseph MI
Fire & ArsonA tree branch fell and caused a transformer to catch fire near East St. in St Joseph. Fire crews responded to the incident. Some locals reported power problems and a slight haze in the area. Firefighters confirmed the fire at the transformer and are advising consumers about the situation.
Audio|Source: Southwest Michigan Counties Fire
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Transcript:
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Got a slight haze and a spring stall in the residence.
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Trying to locate.
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Slight Hayes and the residents trying to locate, near East St.
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1201[4]. 1201[4] in route near East St.
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1201[4] is in route near East St.
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1203[1] is in row.
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1203[1] in route near East St.
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Engine 1202[5] is on the way.
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1202[5] on the way, near East St.
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Engine 1202[5] from 1-1, 2 stage of the hydrant, behind the courthouse of the corner of St. Joe and Nile.
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Message received, Chief.
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Later, 12.03, you can go ahead and respond then.
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12.01 will be out.
00:35
1201[4] on scene, near East St.
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1203[1] is on scene.
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1203[1] on scene.
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1203[1] on scene. 1203[1] on scene, near East St.
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Attention 2 is at the Hydrant, standing by.
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Tension 2 at the Hydrant, near East St.
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Central 1-0.
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We're going to remove all times.
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All incoming popoff fire units to the call on East St.
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Joseph move to fireground on arrival again.
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All incoming popoff fire headed to East St.
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Joseph move traffic to fireground on arrival.
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Central's clear.
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Central one fall below one.
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Number one, go ahead.
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We're getting a couple reports of power issues on St. Joseph Street.
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We'll be checking a couple other residents. If you get their calls on St. Joe around the village, let us know.
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We contact the village DBW.
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They're getting MEC heading our way.
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Clear.
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Central Dispatch, what 12-06[3] is in-round?
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12-06[3] in route.
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I'm here in Central from 2722[2].
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Let's drop 12 o six and beyond scene.
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12 o six on scene.
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I'm here in Central from 2722[2].
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2722[2], go ahead.
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We have located the transformer.
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A branch came down and caused the transformer to catch fire.
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And that's all we have at this time if you could advise consumers.
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I'm clear on a tree branch came down and the transformer caught fire and I'm clear on advising consumers.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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1203: Fire Engine/Unit Number
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2722: Fire Engine/Unit Number
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12-06: Fire Engine/Unit Number
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1201: Fire Engine/Unit Number
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1202: Fire Engine/Unit Number
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Location mentioned:
St Joseph Dr & Niles Ave, St Joseph, MI 49085
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