Transformer on utility pole catches fire near CVS Pharmacy, Wayne NJ


A transformer on a utility pole near the CVS Pharmacy on Ratzer Road caught fire. Multiple callers reported the fire. Fire and EMS units responded and the area was closed to traffic. The electric company was notified and responded to the scene.
Audio|Source: Wayne Township EMS & Fire
02:39
Transcript:
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Company standby, Transformer Fire, near Ratzer Rd, the CVS.
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Headquarters to Company 4. Transformer Fire near Ratzer Rd at the CVS Pharmacy. Multiple calls stating the Transformer on a pole is on fire.
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Repeating headquarters to Company 4.
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Transformer Fire near Ratzer Rd the CVS Pharmacy.
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Multiple callers stating the transformer on the pole is on fire near Birch Lane and Hamburg Turnpike. Your timeout, 2149. 8.4 is responding near Ratzer Rd.
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2150.
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A4 respond.
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2151.
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Chief Wardown the area.
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We do have a coal burning.
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I'll be getting information.
01:17
Received. 2152.
01:23
Clarets RPS, please. Clarets RPS, please.
01:29
Chief,
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is ratzer road so close?
01:37
Headquarters received, PSP and G Electric has been notified.
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All four to Wows and the access affirmative ratzer road still closed.
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Thank you.
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Headquarters received.
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B4 will establish fire command.
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21153.
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Command Lane.
02:12
Go ahead, command.
02:15
We're going to need to shut down one of the lanes going up for a residence.
02:18
Ah, Hamburg, correction.
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Receive.
02:28
Hey, Forty to you form. Coming up to Hamburg, what do you want me?
02:35
You're coming up Hamburg again.
02:38
Yeah, that's 4.
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Near Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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