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Heard on: Bergen NJ Law Dispatch Group Calls · 19 hours ago
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Respond over near High Street.
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Got a call from a resident reporting a transformer blowing, current arcing, and sparking.
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Transformer explosion causes outage in New Jersey

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a transformer explosion near Piermont Road and Ravine Avenue in New Jersey. The incident caused electrical arcing and sparking, leading to a widespread power outage in the area. Utility companies were contacted to address the situation, and nearby systems, including a bank alarm, were also triggered due to the outage.

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Piermont Rd, New Jersey
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