Demolition crew knocks down transformer pole with live wires, Trenton NJ
Fire & ArsonA demolition crew accidentally knocked down a transformer pole near Prospect Street, leaving live wires on the ground. Fire crews responded, but no smoke or fire was observed.
Audio|Source: Trenton Fire
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Transcript:
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Let me, near Prospect St, near Prospect St.
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We'll be a report of a transformer pole,
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knocked down live at this time with demolition crew. I'm saying.
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Its engine 8, engine 8 responds, near Prospect St, near Prospect St between Independence Lane and Oakland Street. It is on a transformer pole,
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possibly live at this time. It was caused by a demolition crew. They knocked it down there.
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They say it is a live wire, but no smoke or fire scene.
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We're responding operator making fire two, fire two.
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Engine 3, engine 10, ladder 2, Battalion 11. Respond to 24th, 2nd Street between Furman and Farley Alley for a residential fire alarm. Switching up for 8 to Fire 3, Fire Ground 3.
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It is the MS symptoms correction. It's engine 8.
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Enginate response.
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Receive Engine 8. I show you responding near Prospect street between Independence and Oakland.
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There's been a possible transformer fire from the pole.
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You have a demolition crew on scene, reporting they knocked down the entire pole, and there's a possible transformer attached to it.
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Just be advised this is a live wire per the crew there, but no smoke or fire is seen.
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Location mentioned:
Near Prospect St, Trenton, NJ 08618
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