Transformer explosion reported with minor power outages, San Bernardino CA
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to reports of an outside electrical incident near East Rialto Avenue in San Bernardino. They investigated a possible transformer explosion. No downed power lines or active fire hazards were found, though a small area experienced sparse power outages. The utility company Edison was notified but later advised to disregard the alert after no danger was confirmed.
Audio|Source: San Bernardino County Fire - Valley
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Transcript:
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Outside electrical incident, Medic Engine 226, East 9th Street, and North Topeka Cudu Avenue.
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Medic Engine 71, Mediq Squad 72.
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We can handle your discretion.
00:26
We'll cop and cancel.
00:32
1471, East Uriga Street, Unit 21, Between No Cross Street and East Urega Street.
00:47
Traffic collision, Metic Engine 221A, South Inland Center Drive, and Southeast Street.
00:59
ComCenter 221 and place the 221A, their AIQ.
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Confirming 221 place the 221A.
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Yeah, that's firm.
01:21
221A, or 221A, or 221, I got me.
01:30
Traffic Collision, Medic Engine 221, South Inland Center Drive and Southeast Street.
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Trauma Victim Bravo 1, Medic Engine 65,
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Mediq Squad 67 at Skate Express, (number withheld), Central Avenue, between Marshall Avenue and No Cross Street.
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Call center, Medican 6-5.
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Medican 65.
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Call center, Medican 6-5.
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Cancel Squad 7.
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Add Medic-Squot 6-5 to the call.
02:11
Cancel Squad 7, please.
02:14
I copy a break.
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Mike Squad 67.
02:16
You can cancel.
02:23
Outside electrical incident, Medic Truck 221409, East Rialdo Avenue, between No Cross Street and East Realto Avenue.
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Toronto Victim Bravo 1, Mediq Squab 65 at Skate Express, (number withheld), Central Avenue, between Marshall Avenue and No Cross Street.
02:54
Cobb Center Medicaid 226.
02:59
Go ahead.
03:03
We can't find any down power lines in the area.
03:06
We're going to recheck on our way back.
03:09
Did you have anything further? I saw initial notes at Waterman and then the elementary school was after that.
03:16
That's it. Just line 8 and where we're receiving multiple reports.
03:26
None of the reports say that there was a power line down, just that a transformer had exploded.
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I am on the line with Edison.
03:32
Do you want me to wait on that?
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Okay, I copy.
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We're going to go available.
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There's no hazards, no lines down,
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no evidence that we can find of a transformer in the area that's happened to.
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Copy, so Edison can disregard.
03:54
No, there does look like there's some power out in the area, but it's very sparse.
04:00
So I can't tell they might want to just send a rep out to check the area.
04:03
That's up to that, Rob.
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Hi, happy.
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E Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA
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