Transformer explosion causes power outage and fire alarm, Cincinnati OH


Firefighters responded to a two-story multifamily building near Summerside Rd after a transformer exploded. There was no visible fire, but the fire alarm sounded and residents experienced a power outage.
Audio|Source: Clermont County Public Safety
05:45
Transcript:
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(name withheld) on scene.
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Two-story,
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multifamily.
00:05
Nothing's showing the exterior do have an audible alarm.
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We out investigating Severson County Drive Command's Accountability of (name withheld).
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(name withheld) crowned the scene of a two-story multifamily, nothing showing exterior, audible alarm present, out investigating, establishing command, accountability with (name withheld) at 1250.
00:26
That except for your on the seat.
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6,075, checkup.
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1250.
00:34
Yeah. It's 75, I'm okay.
00:37
Check, it's okay, 1250.
00:43
So, 703, you copy as 1C.
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Affirmative, I copied you on the scene at 1251.
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Jim 11, level 1.
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Anand a medic letter.
01:08
If you would absorb firefighter (name withheld) to a search of the building, today had a power surge, just clear it for me.
01:19
You're clear on all.
01:22
50 command, your 20 minute mark.
01:25
I'm sure we still have residence inside.
01:32
9049 engine 50 security advised due to power outage you're clear I just 50 on 30 sales come out.
01:48
Union 12 you were covered by partial fired traffic where was your 13th?
01:56
12 quick 15 so 6th okay you're quick.
02:04
Medic 40 available.
02:09
Medic 40 available, 1253.
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Command to medic 11.
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Go for medical oven.
02:24
One of the residents, Department 110.
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She said this, the power went out as soon as she turned her oven on.
02:29
If you could check that one first.
02:32
You are broken, can you repeat?
02:37
That was one of the residents of 110.
02:40
She said as soon as she turned to her oven on and the fan above it, the power went out and the alarm went off.
02:46
You can check that one first.
02:49
You're clear. I'm at 110, now I'll head in.
02:52
Medical oven there, Captain (name withheld).
02:55
Go ahead.
02:56
Does that residence have a key to their residence on them?
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Says it's unlocked.
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It is not. Go ahead.
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I'll meet you with a key.
03:09
Firefire rings, Cap.
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You got a key.
03:18
The fire at this location was caused by a large transformer exploding.
03:24
Can you notify Duke that this location has lost the leg.
03:30
Near Summerside Rd.
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It's their substation.
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Can you come to the Delta side entrance? (name withheld).
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(name withheld), let us in.
03:44
You're Clare-on-on-V-Duque.
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Thank you, 150.
03:49
Major 73, just level 1.
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We're on level 1.
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6,00075, take up.
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Engine 73, level 1.
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75, 0.
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1256.
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And you're in favor of traffic and clipping.
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In fact,
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okay, 1256.
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Close,
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clear.
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Bring you a Zer.
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Okay, great. Okay, great.
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Medi closing.
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Command.
04:30
Friend, good.
04:36
Check 110, the sylva is working, the fan's working, the light's working, they turn them all at the same time and have any replication of the problem.
04:43
So we're going to move on to the next unit, no way, this is the trip to that unit.
04:47
Okay, thank you.
04:50
Thank you, sir.
04:55
You're not a club, McClans.
04:56
Okay, good.
05:04
The alarm panel is reading duct detector second floor maintenance room.
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We're testing the silence now.
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Here clear.
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Collie's Drive Command, update.
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May 51 service.
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Go ahead.
05:23
360[1] complete.
05:25
It appears they got a power surge.
05:26
We're looking for this horse now.
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Air clear. Air clear.
05:31
It's okay.
05:32
Are we going to say?
05:39
Flame 2533.
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I'm 75. Are they on top 59? 59?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
360: 360-degree size-up around the structure
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Location mentioned:
Near Summerside Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45244
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