Brush fire reported near west hills drive after transformer explosion, Maryville TN
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According to the dispatch call, a brush fire started near West Hills Drive after a transformer exploded. Fire units have arrived on scene to address the fire.
Audio|Heard on: Blount County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:54
Transcript:
00:00
Chrome Center to Blount County Fire.
00:02
I've got a brush fire transformer probably blue near West Hills Drive.
00:10
Near West Hills Drive.
00:12
The caller heard what sounded like a transformer exploding and now the grass is on fire in the area.
00:22
We're present.
00:27
Copy minute three, but...
00:33
Way low court.
00:37
Central.
00:39
Mid-Row, Nation 4.
00:43
Fire Dragon 4.
00:45
Brush 1.
00:52
Fire Dragon 4.
00:53
Dr. Dragon 4, responding.
01:02
Station 200.
01:03
Two, one hundred.
01:08
Two more nine.
01:11
Six on the scene, 154.
01:24
This time I call for counties on one, for me for a brush fire, near West Hills Drive, cross of Venn Drive.
01:34
When it's advised they heard an explosion, now the grass is on fire near the electric pole.
01:46
Home center all units be advised the CAD has resumed operation CAD has received a normal operation
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Location mentioned:
W Hills Dr, Maryville, TN 37803
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