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Transformer fire caused by fallen tree branch in st josephSt Joseph MI

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St Joseph Dr & Niles Ave, St Joseph, MI 49085

A 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:
00:00
Got a slight haze and a spring stall in the residence.
00:02
Trying to locate.
00:03
Slight Hayes and the residents trying to locate, near East St.
00:06
1201[4]. 1201[4] in route near East St.
00:07
1201[4] is in route near East St.
00:10
1203[1] is in row.
00:11
1203[1] in route near East St.
00:12
Engine 1202[5] is on the way.
00:15
1202[5] on the way, near East St.
00:17
Engine 1202[5] from 1-1, 2 stage of the hydrant, behind the courthouse of the corner of St. Joe and Nile.
00:29
Message received, Chief.
00:30
Later, 12.03, you can go ahead and respond then.
00:31
12.01 will be out.
00:35
1201[4] on scene, near East St.
00:36
1203[1] is on scene.
00:38
1203[1] on scene.
00:39
1203[1] on scene. 1203[1] on scene, near East St.
00:40
Attention 2 is at the Hydrant, standing by.
00:43
Tension 2 at the Hydrant, near East St.
00:45
Central 1-0.
00:46
We're going to remove all times.
00:47
All incoming popoff fire units to the call on East St.
00:51
Joseph move to fireground on arrival again.
00:53
All incoming popoff fire headed to East St.
00:56
Joseph move traffic to fireground on arrival.
00:58
Central's clear.
00:59
Central one fall below one.
01:01
Number one, go ahead.
01:02
We're getting a couple reports of power issues on St. Joseph Street.
01:05
We'll be checking a couple other residents. If you get their calls on St. Joe around the village, let us know.
01:07
We contact the village DBW.
01:08
They're getting MEC heading our way.
01:09
Clear.
01:11
Central Dispatch, what 12-06[3] is in-round?
01:13
12-06[3] in route.
01:15
I'm here in Central from 2722[2].
01:18
Let's drop 12 o six and beyond scene.
01:20
12 o six on scene.
01:23
I'm here in Central from 2722[2].
01:25
2722[2], go ahead.
01:27
We have located the transformer.
01:33
A branch came down and caused the transformer to catch fire.
01:37
And that's all we have at this time if you could advise consumers.
01:40
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
[2]
2722: Fire Engine/Unit Number
[3]
12-06: Fire Engine/Unit Number
[4]
1201: Fire Engine/Unit Number
[5]
1202: Fire Engine/Unit Number

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St Joseph Dr & Niles Ave, St Joseph, MI 49085
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