Underground transformer fire causes local outages, Van Buren County MI
Fire & ArsonAn underground electrical transformer caught fire near 94th Avenue and M-40 after a lightning strike. The fire caused electrical problems for people in the nearby area. Firefighters and emergency responders arrived to assess and manage the situation. No structures are reported to be threatened by the fire.
Audio|Source: Van Buren Fire and Police
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Transcript:
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Car states on 94th Avenue in M-40.
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There is an underground transformer that is on fire.
00:06
I believe she was getting her information third party as well.
00:15
The report that people down the street have had electrical problems after this lightning strike.
00:28
We're clear.
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We can send somebody down.
00:38
We just had 94th Avenue at Emma 40th Street, broke commission's benefit if it's been removed today.
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We're on now and check it out.
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Thank you.
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I appreciate it.
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Let us know if you need anything as further from us.
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I appreciate you.
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Every here in Central from Bloomingdale 102.
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Bloomingdale 101.
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Marsh brush pile, talk to the homeowner, we're clear the scene.
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I'll show you clear in 1948.
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I'll show you clear in 1948.
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830, I hit you.
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Good.
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What she's wanting?
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Do you repeat, please?
01:38
Yeah, what is she's just wanting?
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Clear, I can...
01:46
It is for good.
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Do you have a key for the shelter?
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Do.
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I might need you.
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I'll let you know.
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Okay, 9802, both of you, this are then the caller just called back advising they found the owner.
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Thank you, sir, please.
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Control 8-0.
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Go ahead.
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With a transformer on making forth, that's up 40 threat to any structures, aren't?
02:33
Negative, not this time.
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They're on it.
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I'll take a look at it after the alarm.
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Clear. We've got the fire department out there as well, checking out the area.
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Location mentioned:
M-40 & 94th Ave, Porter Township, MI 49067
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