Transformer fire causes electrical hazard on scenic highway, Frostproof FL
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Fire and rescue responded to an electrical hazard caused by a transformer on fire and arcing near Scenic Highway North in Frostproof, Florida. No injuries or water involvement were reported. The power company was notified to address the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Polk County Fire Rescue, Fire and EMS
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01:47
Transcript:
00:00
Copy, Frostproof Captain Warren, you're en route to an electrical hazard near Scenic Highway North.
00:07
Reference to a transformer with fire coming from it.
00:13
No injuries,
00:15
no water involved.
00:18
There are wires arcing.
00:20
It's on what I think then.
00:21
Aspervenger 1 is that?
00:24
Pross Preventure 1
00:27
Response.
00:30
Connor, you're responding to electrical hazard near Scenic Highway North.
00:35
There is a transformer that is fire and smoking, or correction and arcing.
00:41
The electric company is aware of this.
00:43
There's no injuries, no water involved.
00:46
There are power lines nearby.
00:50
Stand by for further.
00:52
22-02.
01:01
Or else from Captain 1, dispatch on scene,
01:03
brake,
01:05
Captain 1, engine 1,
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be en route only.
01:13
Copy, Cross Group, Captain, will show you on scene, 2,02.
01:17
2nd, 2.
01:20
Call for Fire Fireford as much?
01:23
Crossed 3-5 Fireporter.
01:26
I got a poll number for you when you're ready.
01:30
Copy, go ahead.
01:34
It's going to be (number withheld).
01:45
I copy poll number thank you.
01:47
22055.
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Location mentioned:
N Scenic Hwy, Frostproof, FL 33843
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