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Transformer explosion causes smoke odor near south 3rd ave, Sterling CO

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Near S 3rd Ave, Sterling, CO 80751

A transformer exploded near south 3rd avenue causing a strong smoke odor and a large fireball was seen. There is currently no active fire.

Audio|Source: Logan County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Sheriff, Sterling Police, State Patrol
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Transcript:
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Station 1, Spelford or Chemical, 1414 South 3rd F.
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214 south there to have station 1 smoke odor chemical 1414 south there to have herpes stating a transformer[2] blew up saw a big ball of fire[1] hit the ground state nothing's on fire at the moment lines are still left
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
fire: Possible fire or electrical hazard
[2]
transformer: Utility equipment incident

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Near S 3rd Ave, Sterling, CO 80751
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