Explosion reported near 1740 Catherine street
Fire & ArsonFirst responders report an explosion near 1740 Catherine Street. They discuss visible damage and consider possible causes — either fireworks or a transformer issue. Fire crews say it is likely fireworks and do not report an active fire.
Audio|Source: Philadelphia Police Dispatch - South
02:7
Transcript:
The power supply here. See in the Transformer Blue or something. Okay. 50 Chattelwick. We also have 1740[3] Kaffirn for that explosion[1]. We also had 1740 Catherine for that explosion. Yeah, there's definitely slug down here, just trying to have to grab where it came from. What's it or where the flash came from for that doubt? Okay. 17, 50s. 1750. 1740. 1780's location and engine won't send us for a firework[2]. (name withheld) Warns that it's filework. That's what they're going with, solid transformation, trying to size, we're on. Is your guard that, or we're... Is it required that, or... ...7222-2-0. Good second line. That's for us on primersive? Correct. That would be great. Just going to hold work right now. Anything else? Anything else? All right, there's second.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
explosion: Possible explosion/fireworks
[2]
firework: Fireworks involved or suspected
[3]
1740: Street address reference (1740 Catherine)
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Location mentioned:
Near Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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