Explosion and fire near Big Apple on Western Ave, South Portland ME
Fire & ArsonAn explosion occurred near Big Apple on Western Ave, likely from a transformer blowing. Fire broke out at the Big Apple convenience store, but no power outages were detected nearby.
Audio|Source: South Portland Police and Fire/EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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200 units. I just got a call from an off duty officer of ours.
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Sounds like in between Big Apple on Western Ave going towards POSA 29, possible transformer blew in that section right near the Air Guard station.
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204 copies.
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I'll turn around and go see if I can see anything.
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Therefore, he's advising right after that loud explosion, there was a cloud of smoke going up above the pool.
00:33
It wasn't quite into the parking lot, a big apple.
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Several.
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Two-two copies on in the area.
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Now, can you see if the air station has power?
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200. I drove by, they do.
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All the latency are still on.
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Got me.
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Fire is in the Big Apple.
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I'm going to try to check in with them in a minute.
01:18
So far, I haven't noticed anywhere that's been out of power in this area.
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Location mentioned:
Near Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
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