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Transformer explosion causes outage near Topeka and Murdoch

Heard on: Wichita and Sedgwick County Fire Resource / OPS-1
01:27
00:00
Explosion at Beacon Murdoch Station One.
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E Murdock St & N Topeka Ave, Wichita, KS 67214
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a transformer explosion near North Topeka Avenue and East Murdock Street in Wichita. The incident caused a power outage and affected nearby street lights. Utility company Evergy was notified and confirmed awareness of the situation. No injuries were reported.

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