Power outage and transformer explosion near Western Ave, Albany NY
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Utility HazardAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units reported a major power outage stretching from Fossil Road toward Guilderland, possibly caused by a transformer explosion near Western Avenue in Albany.
Audio|Heard on: Albany City and Colonie, Police, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
00:23
Transcript:
00:00
One zero six to center.
00:03
You just let National Grid know they got a major power outage over here off Fossil Road all the way down towards Guilderland.
00:14
That's correct, I believe they're already aware.
00:16
Guilderland got a call for a possible transformer that blew up near Western Avenue.
00:23
All right, thanks.
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Location mentioned:
Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
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