Transformer arcing causes tree fire in residential area


A transformer was arcing and caused a nearby tree to catch fire. Fire crews responded, and gas was shut off to a nearby house.
Audio|Source: Berkeley Fire
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Transcript:
We have a call for 311111 Prater, 3111 Prater[3] for the transformer arcing and the tree catching on fire. (name withheld) from 507[2]. 505[1] of Ohio. Okay, we shut the gas off to the house on 7th. Residents are going to wait for nightcore. We're going to be in service over to 1201, Greenwood, east 505.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
505: Fire unit/crew identifier
[2]
507: Fire unit/crew identifier
[3]
3111 Prater: Incident location
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Berkeley, IL
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