Transformer explosion causes outage near High Point Ave, Statesville NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible transformer explosion near High Point Avenue and Wilson Boulevard in Statesville. Smoke was visible, and power was reported out in the area. The fire department coordinated with city power crews to address the electrical hazard and outage.
Audio|Heard on: Iredell NC Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:14
Transcript:
00:00
This is Engine One, copy.
00:01
We're on mobile responding electrical hazard.
00:03
Caller advised transformer explosion.
00:05
Smoke is visible at this time,
00:07
but power is out.
00:10
Only contact with city for power.
00:13
Hey, column one C.
00:16
One C, go ahead.
00:19
We're in the area attempting to locate.
00:23
Do you have any further information on this?
00:26
One C caller advised it's going to be High Point Avenue and Wilson Boulevard.
00:30
Advised a transformer exploded.
00:32
Power is out at this time.
00:34
No further information at this time.
00:37
Copy that. You have city power en route.
00:41
Ten four.
00:46
City of Statesville requested y'all to give them a call.
00:49
If you want to call in, we have that (number withheld) for you.
00:52
Econ One C.
00:54
One C, go ahead.
00:57
I'm ready for that (number withheld) whenever you are.
01:00
It's going to be (number withheld).
01:06
Again, (number withheld).
01:12
Copy that.
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:
High Point Ave & Wilson W Lee Blvd, Statesville, NC 28677
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