Transformer fire causes power issues on Main Street, Woodsboro MD


Fire and rescue units responded to a transformer fire at Route 194 and Copper Mine Road. The fire caused electricity to backfeed into a nearby location, affecting power at a business on North Main Street.
Audio|Source: Frederick County Fire - Digital
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Transcript:
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Brush 960 do in there.
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Route 194, Copper Mine Road.
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Transformer Fire 9, Charlie, 1638[1].
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I had a backfeed from a transformer that's going to be on south second.
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It backfaded into 110 North Main Street.
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Being advised the power company,
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110 has their power that is down in their yard.
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I believe it's still active at this time because they still have power in at 110.
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Okay, confirming the power lines down in the Yorg at one tank, correct?
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Yeah, that's correct.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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1638: Time code (4:38 PM, operational context)
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Location mentioned:
MD-194 & Coppermine Rd, Woodsboro, MD 21798
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