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Transformer explodes near Giesland Corner fire station, Grenada County MS

Fire & Arson

Reported: 09/22/2025 03:41 AM (PDT)

MS-7 & Riverdale Rd, Mississippi 38901

A transformer exploded near Giesland Corner fire station at the intersection of Riverdale and 7. The explosion was likely caused by a bird landing on the transformer. No fire or other hazards were reported.

Audio|Source: Grenada LOCAL City FD & PD,Grenada County VFD,SO,EMS Dispatch

01:53

Transcript:

00:00

This conveniently happened to be sitting here in the parking lot at a Giesland Corner fire station right here at Riverdale and 7 and just witnessed a transformer explosion.

00:16

...

00:18

Uh, negative.

00:21

Just two very big arches out of it.

00:25

Stand by.

00:30

Alright.

00:33

Uh,

00:37

negative.

00:39

It appears to be a bird,

00:43

possibly an owl.

00:45

that lit on the transformer or TVA.

00:58

I want to check the map on that.

01:00

I think this is going to be TVA, but I'm not 100% sure about that.

01:05

I know it kind of swaps over right through here.

01:12

According to our map, it's TVA, and we'll give them a call.

01:18

I can see the numbers on the transformer.

01:21

I don't know if that's helpful any.

01:24

Just let me know when you're ready for.

01:30

Good boy, go ahead.

01:33

Ten four, there's three sets of number.

01:40

The top two numbers are 50.

01:45

The second set is Edward Frank 2,

01:49

and the bottom four in gold are 1257.

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Location mentioned:

MS-7 & Riverdale Rd, Mississippi 38901

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