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Transformer sparks cause electrical hazard near Beaver StWaltham MA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Beaver St & Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to an apparent electrical hazard near Beaver Street and Lexington Street in Waltham after reports of a sparking transformer on the roadside. Fire and police units were present to assess and manage the situation.

Audio|Heard on: Waltham Police & Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
Open control to 443.
00:02
Driver.
00:03
Beaver Street and Lexington Street with the fire department for transformer sparking on the side of the road.
00:10
Right.
00:15
Rescue One with PD in the area of Beaver Street and Lexington Street.
00:20
On Lexington Street for a transformer that's sparking.
00:25
Rescue One with PD there on Beaver Street and Lexington Street.
00:31
All Lexington for a transformer.
00:39
Rescue One hazard.
00:41
At (number withheld).

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Location mentioned:
Beaver St & Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
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