Blown transformer knocks out power in Algonquin, Algonquin IL


Radio traffic reports a blown electrical transformer near South Randall Rd in Algonquin. The transformer caused a power outage across the area. Fire units are on scene and say there is no fire or other hazard.
Audio|Source: Algonquin Lake in the Hills Fire - Digital
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Transcript:
Dispatch from (number withheld). (number withheld), go ahead. (name withheld), it looks like we had a blown transformer here. If you can let (name withheld), no, I got a pole number for you when you're ready. How is the pole number? (number withheld). (number withheld). As received... (name withheld), citizen assist, near South Randall Rd, time (number withheld). Dispatch from (number withheld). (number withheld), go ahead. It's like transformer killed power to the entire area. There's no hazard here. We're on scene and available. (number withheld), message received.
Dispatch from (number withheld). (number withheld), go ahead. (name withheld), it looks like we had a blown transformer here. If you can let (name withheld), no, I got a pole number for you when you're ready. How is the pole number? (number withheld). (number withheld). As received... (name withheld), citizen assist, near South Randall Rd, time (number withheld). Dispatch from (number withheld). (number withheld), go ahead. It's like transformer killed power to the entire area. There's no hazard here. We're on scene and available. (number withheld), message received.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
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