Power pole fire caused by squirrel in Richmond, Richmond MO
Fire & ArsonA power pole and transformer near East North Main in Richmond caught fire due to a squirrel. The fire caused an electrical outage. Emergency services responded to the incident.
Audio|Source: Ray County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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1014 respond for an outside fire near East North Main near East North Main a power outlet pole is on fire the transformer blue there are flames time at tone to 1145
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Ray County to Richmond units we've advised to have fire in route to near East North Main near East North Main for a power out loud pull and it's on fire.
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11, Richmond is copy in route.
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In round 1146.
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Brush 9 is in route.
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Brush 9 in route, 1146.
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from 47th.
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Please,
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I'm at (number withheld).
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(number withheld).
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6668.
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During at the top, we'll be awaiting everybody.
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Copy on scene.
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One power pole smoldry on top.
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Leading on Evergy, 11.48.
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If that's 402, I have a poll number when you're ready.
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Go ahead.
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(number withheld), (number withheld).
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(number withheld).
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Copy (number withheld), 14933.
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149. 149.
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1149. All right, guys.
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Go ahead.
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We advise Evergy that the incident was caused by a squirrel.
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The squirrel is now on top of the pole smoldering and is J4[1].
Police codes explained
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J4: Deceased/fatality
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Location mentioned:
E N Main St, Richmond, MO 64085
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