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Montague, MA

Transformer explodes and sparks in residential area 

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Turners Falls, Montague, MA
A transformer in front of a house exploded and is sparking, possibly due to a squirrel chewing on wires. Firefighters are being sent to the location to handle the situation.
Audio|Source: Franklin County Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
01:15

Transcript:
This match 21. What? Caller from 12G Street reports the transformer blew in front of (name withheld) house when a squirrel chewed through the wire. It's sparking and may start a fire. I'm guessing that's what the explosion was. Bad choice by a squirrel. Me, rope. 21. Once you're on scene, if you can get me a pole number, I'll call the electric company. Attention, Turner's Falls Fire, personnel, Turner's Falls Fire. Sheper Control on with a still alarm. Respond to the area of 12G Street. That's 1-2G Street for a blown transformer. Again, Turner's Falls Fire, respond to the area of 12G Street for a blown transformer. Control standing by at 0813.

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Turners Falls, Montague, MA

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