Transformer blast triggers gas alarm near Raphael Elementary, Washington County WI
Fire & ArsonA transformer blew near Raphael Elementary prompting alarm activation and evacuation. Crews found no fire, attributing the issue to snow weight causing damage.
Audio|Source: Washington County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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If you could start me a assist other or something, though I got a check.
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We just had a transformer blow a little bit to the east of us here.
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We arrive on scene,
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homeowner states that there are gas appliances as far as hot water heater and stove.
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There are alarm levels in the house and occupants are waiting inside the vehicle in the driveway of the house.
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They're on the corner of the, of Raphael Road, close to the Raphael Elementary.
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Sixteen copies.
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We're just coming up to Bonniewell and division.
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Message received, you might be able to make this swing, but you might as well just stage right on Rockfield Road to make for easy exit when you're, when the mission.
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Mission is complete.
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All right, sounds good.
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Dispatch, Matt 11.
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Matt 11.
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11 is in Route Freda West Bend, crew of two.
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Dispatch, Captain.
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Dispatch, Captain.
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Dispatch, engine ones back in quarters.
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Copy engine one.
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No active fire or anything I'm going to believe it's because of the weight of the snow cost on the highest across everything.
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It's okay.
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