Tree Falls on Power Lines, Causes Fire and Transformer Explosion
Fire & ArsonA tree fell into the power lines and caught fire, leading to an explosion of a transformer between two houses, prompting a fire department response.
Audio|Source: Escambia County Public Safety
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Transcript:
It's coming to ladder 12. Ladder 12. Go ahead. Yes, sir. (name withheld) has been notified. There's a tree into the power lines that's caught fire, then the transformer exploded between two houses. Copy. 141. We're going to be posting our service. All, a wonderful day. You as well, thank you. You all. H-3. MH3. I'm complete. 10-4[2]. Ladder 12 of a scampia. Ladder 12. We're on scene, confirming there is a tree on fire. FD.L.[1] is going to need to come out. Looks like they had a pretty large branch break, and it's hanging all in the power lines. Okay. Cover that, sir. They've got it, recall. We don't have an ETA, though. Ten, four.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
FD.L.: Fire Department (likely abbreviation)
[2]
10-4: Acknowledgment/Message received
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Location mentioned:
Near Oakland Dr, Bellview, FL 32526
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