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Reading, MA

Possible transformer explosion reported in Reading 

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Van Norden Rd, Reading, MA 01867
There was a report of a possible transformer explosion near Franklin Street. A resident also mentioned that they lost power. Emergency responders are investigating the situation.
Audio|Source: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
01:43

Transcript:
We're writing to police and fire units. It's going to be Franklin and Van Norden report of a possible transformer explosion. 580 has it. Receive 5-8. 80 to 5-8. Let me know how you have the traffic. 1-17-5-8 was responding. Receive. Light of one standing down, record us. As that light of one, you're standing down running for right now, and still alarm, engine one. Responding the area of Franklin Street of Van Norton for the investigation of Pustle-blower transformer. Engine 1, be advised. RP lives on Van Norton, stated she did lose power. I'm notifying RMLD. One-17, right? 117. All right. Can you show me in the area. Do you have a more specific location? That's a negative, sir. RP was on Van Norden. She stated it was on Franklin Street.

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Van Norden Rd, Reading, MA 01867
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