Transformer explosion causes fire on utility pole
Fire & ArsonA transformer exploded behind a fire station, creating smoke and flames on a utility pole. The fire caused power outages in the surrounding area. Emergency services are responding to manage the situation.
Audio|Source: Cambridge Fire
01:57
Transcript:
An 8 filer? We just had a transformer explosion on the property behind our quarters. Let's not engine 8. Currently it's smoking. It was witnessed. The problem about that, we'll tell you. the proper resource and response in Eversource[2]. Just where you get one, give us an updated location. All right. All right, it's on the corner of Winslow and Sherman, next to (name withheld). Yeah, Winslow and Sherman, I have it. We have a loss of power in the neighborhood as well. Can you start Eversource? Receive. And you can... We can start the police to manage traffic as well. You can come in the fire alarm? Hello, my friend. This is an active fire on top of the pole now. What channel going on? 1616[1]. problem. Parliamentary in Division 2. Pull it off on Winslow. Eventually was on Command, Channel 16. Yeah, can you fly Eversource? We have a forward transformer and active fire on the pole. We'll see if we're in the process. We're also going to need police for traffic here. We have two units in route there.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
1616: Command Channel
[2]
Eversource: Utility Company Response
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Location mentioned:
Near Winslow St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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