Transformer explosion causes power outage near Veterans Memorial, Metairie LA
Fire & ArsonA transformer exploded near 4500 Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Metairie, Louisiana, causing a power outage that affected East Jefferson Hospital and nearby areas. There were no fires or injuries reported.
Audio|Source: Metro New Orleans Area Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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I'm on be advised.
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Station 20 is currently on generator power.
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You also may get an alarm from East Jefferson Hospital.
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Their alarms are going off due to the power search.
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Chat, one through zero.
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We've got to file.
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Beavis, we just got that file on for East Jefferson.
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In contact, security,
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make sure it's in reference to the power outage, hold all units for now.
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Scott, 1-60Buyves, you also got a 57 transformer blown.
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It's coming for 4,500 veterans.
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Does it advise that the transformers are, it just, the powers out in the area?
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10-4[1]. Energy is aware of the situation, I'm guessing, correct?
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We're going to check with them now.
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You can roll a truck on that one?
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Then roll the unit, but I'm checking up.
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Got it.
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Ninja-200 Transformer, 4,500 Veterans Zone 2021.
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A transformer blown by target, 4,500 Veterans Boulevard, the 2021.
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Playtive eyes on the corner.
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Cross from Crane, traffic light down the area, a transformer blown.
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No further, Fonton 0663.
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B...
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B...
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Engine 9. Medical.
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1522 Street, Bernard Avenue.
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Cross Street of 1,600 North Robertson Street, and 1,500 North Robertson Street.
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Zone 3008.
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Engine 9.
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Medical.
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1522 Street, Bernard Avenue.
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Cross Street of, 1600 North Robertson Street, and 1,500 North Robertson Street.
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Bravo Zloon 15.
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Ingen, I, use first to find the channel at 636.
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Yes, the public doesn't say, 1703 will be...
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9104.
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In writing.
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File, I don't mention two series, right?
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Tell me. Stop.
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See, 3rd.
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10,
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route to location were classified for listening assistance.
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Page 0155 column 109-636.
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A waiting row.
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What happens if I want to be in a row.
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160, follow.
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162, that final.
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If I, DJ security did confirm, it's going to be due to the power hose.
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No emergencies.
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Tenful, no need to dispatch to that location.
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Thank you.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgment or message received; affirmative or OK.
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Location mentioned:
Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
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