Transformer failure causes power outage for 37 houses, Baltimore MD
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According to the dispatch call, a transformer blew on a utility pole behind near West 38th Street, causing a power outage affecting 37 houses. There were no wires down or fires reported.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore City Fire
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00:59
Transcript:
00:00
It seems like we had a transformer blow on pole number (number withheld).
00:08
And it seems as though, according to the neighbors, there are 37 houses without power.
00:16
They have called BGE, if you were to advise them,
00:20
and it's going to be directly behind near West 38th Street in the alley.
00:29
All right, directly behind.
00:31
Can I get that pole number again?
00:35
Pole number is (number withheld).
00:38
All right, (number withheld).
00:43
And are you remaining or are you hanging back quarters?
00:48
We're not going to be remaining.
00:49
There's no issues going over here.
00:51
I'll be in the power for you now.
00:52
All right, Troy 45.
00:54
And no wires down, correct? Just power out as in the area.
00:58
That is correct.
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Location mentioned:
W 38th St, Baltimore, MD 21211
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