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Transformer fire causes power outage near Duke Street, Gastonia NC

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/16/2025 04:59 AM

Near Duke St, Gastonia, NC 28056

Fire units responded to a transformer fire near a powerline near Duke Street in Gastonia, causing power outages on the east side of the city.

Audio|Source: Gastonia Fire

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Transcript:

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District 7.

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Engine 7. Powerline fire.

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Near Duke Street.

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Cross streets are Gaston Day School Road.

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Cotaga Pump Station.

00:12

On dispatch.

00:31

District 7, Battalion 2, powerline fire near Duke Street.

00:38

Cross streets are Gaston Day School Road, Catawba Pump Station, on dispatch.

00:48

Fire Center for me to 7.

00:51

7.

00:56

We don't need a representative from City Electric's location.

00:59

We do have a transformer on fire.

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First, I'm from Taday 2.

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Here.

01:14

By the City Electric as well, power is out.

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All over the east side.

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Near Duke St, Gastonia, NC 28056

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