Transformer explosion sparks grass fire on Arkansas Boulevard, Texarkana AR
Fire & ArsonA transformer exploded near Arkansas Boulevard causing a grass fire that is spreading due to wind. Fire units responded, and most units have been placed back in service as the situation is under control. Utility company was notified about the incident.
Audio|Source: Texarkana, Arkansas and Texas Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Arkansas Engine 2, Engine 5, Brush 5,
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standby for tone frame, Brushfire 810, Arkansas Boulevard.
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Arkansas Engine 2, Engine 5, Brush 5, Agent Route, near Arkansas Boulevard for a brush fire, repeating Arkansas Engine 2, Arkansas Engine 5, and Arkansas Brush 5, near Arkansas Boulevard for a brush fire.
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The RPs advise that a transformer has blown and the grass is on fire and the wind is making it spread. Central's clear at 1315.
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That you want to fish roll for two, but that you want to responding that as well.
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The time I'm one in the two. I say you both respondent.
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Texas, six.
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And I'm not having the back of service. You cancels come in.
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Since then I'm not having back in service at 1316.
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The original Battalion 1, was that 810 or 1810?
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It's going to be near Arkansas Boulevard, near Arkansas Boulevard, near Arkansas Boulevard confirmed.
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Really,
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thank you.
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Institute in the area near Arkansas Boulevard, attempting to locate.
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Yes, sir, sir.
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Engine 2, Arkansas.
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It's going to be a transformer blew, set the wood on fire. You can place all units service except for engine 2. We can handle this.
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Central is clear. All fire units back in service except for engine 2 at 1319.
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Engine 2, Central, could you notify SWIPCO with this?
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Engine 2, that's a negative.
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Stand by, I'll get a poll number for you.
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They still got three limbs burn on the hot wire.
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Go ahead to the poll number.
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Poll number is F9-1384.
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F9-1384, copy 1320.
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Location mentioned:
Near Arkansas Blvd, Texarkana, AR 71854
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