Transformer fire near Monroe St in Gretna, Gretna LA
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A transformer caught fire on a pole near Monroe Street at the intersection of Rupp and Perry in Gretna. The fire involved power lines and required emergency response.
Audio|Heard on: Metro New Orleans Area Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Pole transformer fire near Monroe Street.
00:05
Cross streets are Rupp and Perry.
00:09
159A. 4159A.
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159B.
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159B.
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159C.
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159C. 159C.
00:19
Quarter of 168.
00:21
161. 161.
00:23
Again, granted a foul on the crack for response to the transformer blew near Monroe Street.
00:31
Cross streets as Rupp and Perry.
00:34
Complaint advised the transformer blew, the power lines on fire.
00:40
161. 462.
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Location mentioned:
Monroe St, Gretna, LA 70053
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