Transformer fires cause power outage in Whitman, Whitman MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Whitman responded to reports of transformer fires near Wilmot Street and Center Street. The incidents left roughly 1,200 residents without power. Crews were coordinating to determine exact locations and manage the outage.
Audio|Heard on: Carver Fire, Police, and EMS, Plymouth Fire/EMS, Wareham and Plympton Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:11
Transcript:
00:00
Fire alarm from car three.
00:01
What was the location of that transformer fire?
00:11
One moment.
00:20
Fire alarm to car three.
00:25
Answering.
00:28
The initial transformer was north at Everett Street near Wilmot Street.
00:33
Now they're reporting a second transformer near Center Street.
00:37
Currently about 1200 people without power.
00:43
We're staying, thank you.
00:53
Fire alarm, car three.
00:54
What number is Center Street? Was that the second transformer?
01:04
I was unable to get an address from the police.
01:08
They just said it's in the area of Center Street.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Wilmot St, Whitman, MA 02382
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