Road closed due to transformer issue in Richmond Township, Fleetwood PA
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A transformer blew near Kutztown Road in Richmond Township causing a power outage. There was no smoke or fire. The road was temporarily closed while waiting for repair crews to arrive.
Audio|Heard on: Berks County Emergency Services
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01:52
Transcript:
00:00
Richmond Township near Kutztown Road between Martinique Lane and Meadow Drive.
00:07
Check 4A.
00:09
Transformer at location.
00:10
Station 32, Station 33, Station 45, Tanker 32.
00:14
Richmond Township near Kutztown Road between Martinique Lane and Meadow Drive.
00:20
Check for transformer issue.
00:23
No smoke or fire.
00:25
2016.
00:26
Unit on location.
00:31
Unit identifier.
00:38
Unit reconverse.
00:40
Mark will be stepping 45 this moment? Mark will be stepping 45 this moment?
00:52
Unit code.
00:54
232.
00:58
For the tanker recording.
01:05
232 tanker 32 2020 near Kutztown Road.
01:11
Transformer blew, no smoke or fire, caller reports power outage.
01:16
I'm nervous for our handmark.
01:27
Chief 33 is in route.
01:31
Chief 33, 22.
01:38
Since 38, Chief 38.
01:39
Chief 38.
01:45
Onship is going to come out and secure the road.
01:47
It will be about 15 to 20 minutes.
01:50
The road will remain closed until repair crews arrive.
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Location mentioned:
Kutztown Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522
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