Transformer box explosion ignites tree near Southwest Florence Ln, Portland OR
Fire & ArsonA transformer box exploded near Southwest Florence Lane causing a tree to catch fire. The fire is close by but not currently spreading to other trees. Utility company PGE has been notified to handle the situation.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine 53, and Squad 70.
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Respond to miscellaneous fire.
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At near Southwest Florence Lane.
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Cross streets are Southwest Orchid Street and Southwest Furlong Terrace.
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I'll come from, Major 5-3.
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Engine 5-3, go ahead.
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Can you show squad 17 quarters?
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Got me.
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Engine 53, responding to a miscellaneous fire, near Southwest Florence Lane.
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It's a transformer box, it just exploded outside, and now the tree is on fire.
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It's close-downs, but not currently described as threatening,
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and spreading to other trees.
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Did you want to sculpt, PG?
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Integrify their copies, that's affirmative.
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I think we'll notify PGE at (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Near SW Florence Ln, Portland, OR 97223
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