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Lightning strikes transformer causing possible electrical fire, Union NJ

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Sayre Rd S & Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083

Lightning struck a transformer near Morris Avenue and Sayer Road, causing a popping sound and raising concern about a possible electrical fire. No smoke or fire was visible at the scene.

Audio|Source: Union County Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Attention, station three, engine three.
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You're responding, engine three, truck three. You're responding over to Morris Avenue and Sayer Road. That's Morris and Sayer.
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It's going to be the report of a possible electrical fire. The cord is reported and as you feel lightning, hit a transformer.
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Okay, one says you're going to get engine one and ladder two on that, and that is a transformer fire, correct?
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Now,
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upon further review, she's saying that she does not see smoke or fire coming from the transformer. She just saying she saw a pop and she saw the lightning hit the transformer.

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Location mentioned:
Sayre Rd S & Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
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