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Transformer fire sparks emergency on Wilshire-Ohio City Road, Van Wert County OH

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/30/2025 03:22 AM

Schumm Rd & Glenmore Rd, Willshire Township, OH 45874

A transformer fire and downed power line were reported on Wilshire-Ohio City Road near Schumm and Glenmore, prompting deployment of fire and sheriff deputies to secure the area.

Audio|Source: OhioCityVFD

01:52

Transcript:

00:00

Attention, Wren and Wilshire Fire Department.

00:02

This is VanWark County.

00:04

Our department is needed on Wilshire-Ohio City Road near Schumm and Glenmore for a report of a transformer on fire and a power line down.

00:14

I have deputies en route.

00:15

This is 8100 clear at 622.

00:39

Attention, Red and Wilshire Fire Department.

00:41

This is VanWark County.

00:43

Fire is needed on Wilshire-Ohio City Road near Schumm and Glenmore for a report of a transformer fire with a power line down.

00:50

I have deputies in rail services 8100 clear at 626.

00:59

Wilshire Fire 80100.

01:04

Wilshire, go ahead.

01:08

Personnel riding that station being around shortly.

01:13

That's clear, Wilshire, 6.6.

01:18

We're at 8100.

01:22

Wren, go ahead.

01:27

Yeah, address.

01:29

Call, please.

01:31

Time to call, please.

01:37

Time to call, 619,

01:39

be on Wilshire, Ohio City Road near Schumm and Glenmore.

01:48

What's your high-stating between two and one more at six.

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Schumm Rd & Glenmore Rd, Willshire Township, OH 45874

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