Power transformer and utility pole fire near 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton MN


A power transformer and utility pole caught fire near 2nd Avenue Northwest and 9th Street Northwest. Fire units and the utility company are responding. The area is being secured for safety.
Audio|Source: Saint Paul Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
Fire measure 492 in route 9th Street Northwest and 2nd Avenue Northwest report of a transformer and pull on fire at (number withheld).
00:12
Chief 404 and whatnot? At (number withheld).
00:19
The show Chief 404 on scene.
00:27
We'll be out investigating.
00:29
Has XEL been started?
00:32
Affirmative, no ETA given.
00:43
Engine 8, 309 Cook Avenue East, Illegal Burn, Co-Yellow Response, Cross Streets, Mississippi Street, and Westminster Street, Box 615, on fire-ups 5, time (number withheld).
00:58
Engine 8, 309 Cook Avenue East, Illegal Burn, Co- Yellow Response, Cross Streets, Mississippi Street, and Westminster Street, Box 615, on Fire Off 5, Time (number withheld).
01:17
Chief 404 dispatch.
01:22
Chief 404 right now with the Transformer, just have Excel come, we'll rope off the area.
01:32
I can't read you, Chief, you just want to confirm nothing going on.
01:40
You're having XL continue and you can rope it off.
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Location mentioned:
2nd Ave NW & 9th St NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
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