Electrical fire at transformer disrupts power in Kinston, Kinston NC
Fire & ArsonAn electrical fire occurred near the old Mr. Waffle restaurant on West Newbern Road in Kinston. Sparks from a transformer caused power outages and traffic lights were out in the surrounding area. Emergency services responded to address the situation, and public utilities were notified due to damaged power lines and fallen trees on light lines.
Audio|Source: Lenoir County Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Tension, Southwood, Southwood, electrical fire,
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600, West Newman Road,
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6.0 West Newman Road,
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Bole, Mr. Waffle,
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Rockers, West Newbern Road.
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Swan Countyhouse, One, County,
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O'Don.
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What was the location?
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Communication.
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Copy 235, location will be near West Newbern Road.
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Old Mr. Woff.
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The public works is direct decision.
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Responding to near West Newbern Road.
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I've several sparks from the Transformer at the Wheel and Mr.
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Waffle.
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I first see reports at the move.
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Lights out.
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Yes, he's right.
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Can you revive that traffic?
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Squall one off the floor.
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You're just fine to near Newborn Road, the old Mr. Waffle.
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See a call of a transformer sparking in the area of the old Mr. Waffle. near West Newbern Road.
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Received several calls about power line.
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Okay.
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Traffic lights being out both at 258 and 70 and 58 and 70 and all the way up Queen Street.
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You guys from Bayless, sorry.
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At the end of the forest area, central located,
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just be allowed, powers out west of Queen Street, all the west of the center is right fast.
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Copy 3240.
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All one direct downgrade highway 7 at a.m., but I'm broke.
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Copy injured for S command.
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Oh, you know,
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I think you got in grade 3242.
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Okay.
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Well, I have a tree, large tree on the light line right here just west of Mr.
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Waffles.
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Okay, so go ahead and notify public utilities. I'll get you a poll number momentarily.
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Copy 3242.
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Public 42 direct.
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Copy. You still any recall?
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Affirmity. Do any of the case can?
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Okay. Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Near W New Bern Rd, Kinston, NC 28504
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