Transformer fire causes minor explosion and power cut


Radio dispatch about a transformer fire at 179 Melanie Place. Fire units are responding. The utility disconnected the fuse at the meter, so power to the property is off. Responders report a possible small explosion near the transformer.
Audio|Source: Bexar County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
This slide, the other one can return the service stage in here. Take a transformer fire, 179 Melanie Place. Cross streets. We are secure. Answer, (name withheld). Respond on TAC, 1. Delta[2] 2. Fire copy. 3, (name withheld), 153. 9.159. Lelany Place. Cross streets. Five pumps drive. Answer, (name withheld). Respond, unpack. 1. Delta 2. Command C.404. CPS rate location, they have disconnected to fuse on the service going to the meter, so power is confirmed off to the property. Engine 41 and ladder. NICMVC[1] high speed fire only between 1G-1-559-9-brow for a mid-159-brow. Can I call an engine one-five-nine problem? Just checking your side if I heard that explosion from over here. Engine 41 and ladder 41. Yes, there wasn't a very much cloud explosion. Apparently I'll want to finally separate a little site.
Police codes explained
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[1]
MVC: Motor Vehicle Crash
[2]
Delta: EMS Delta-level response
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Bexar County, TX
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