Transformer explosion triggers utility pole fire near York St NE, Stark County OH
Fire & ArsonA transformer explosion ignited a utility pole fire near York Street NE, which prompted multiple fire units to respond despite no nearby structure threat.
Audio|Source: Stark County Fire
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Transcript:
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Station 1, Station 2, York and Chaucer Drive Northeast.
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Power pole on fire, flames at the top, behind a residence.
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New Hotship, Rescue 1, Medi 2, Battalion, York Street Northeast, Chaucer Drive Northeast.
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Powerful smoldering, flame at the top,
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not near any structure.
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Playing fire for the time too.
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Time.
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Myself and rescue want to respond.
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All other units can remain in quarters.
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That's clear.
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They're advising that, they think their transformer blew and it's caught the pole on fire.
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1454 station 2 direct thank you in route York York at Chaucer Drive they advise you can access from the roadway for the pole off York Street 14504.
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Station 2 copy is direct.
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The gate's available.
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Fire from Rescue One.
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Rescue One's around.
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If you're on Route 14-50.
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Flying fire, Battalion 2 is on scene, investigating.
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Fire, the rest of one.
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The rest of one's on scene.
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Do dispatcher Ben.
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Tyine 2.
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Go, the battalion.
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Contact AEP.
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There's PowerP that's kind of transformers blue.
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Powerful, 725 Bravo 1-2-23.
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Power is on to some of the residents here in this location.
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Location mentioned:
York St NE & Chaucer Dr NE, Plain Township, OH 44721
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