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Transformer issue causes odor near Authority Drive, Fitchburg MA

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Authority Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Fire units responded to Authority Drive for an odor caused by transformer problems. They investigated and found no hazard, then cleared the area.

Audio|Heard on: Fitchburg and Lunenburg Fire and Mid State Control
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00:18
Transcript:
00:00
See true to file out of all units clearing from Authority Drive.
00:03
These issues caused by the transformer in the area? No hazard.
00:11
CCU, all units are clear Authority Drive, issue and odor caused from transformer issues in the area?

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Location mentioned:
Authority Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420

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Incident Timeline

  1. Final Clearance and Cause Determined
  2. Confirmation of Utility Work and Ongoing Issue
  3. Clearing the Scene and Additional Assignments
  4. System Reset and Alarm Company Contacted
  5. Investigation and Utility Company Contact
  6. Initial Report of Electrical Issue and Smoke

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