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Transformer explodes causing fire near State Highway 6, Lewis County MO

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State Hwy 6, La Belle Township, MO 63447

A transformer exploded and started a fire on the ground near State Highway 6 in LaBelle Township. Fire services have been dispatched.

Audio|Heard on: West Central IL and North East Mo Counties Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
00:16
Transcript:
00:00
We got a report of a transformer that blew.
00:03
It is sparking and there is fire on the ground.
00:07
Unknown if lines are down or not.
00:10
Near State Highway 6.
00:13
State Highway 6 in LaBelle.
00:15
We have fire paged.

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Location mentioned:
State Hwy 6, La Belle Township, MO 63447

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Incident Timeline

  1. Authorities Notified and Scene Managed
  2. Possible Vehicle Involvement Discovered
  3. Fire Status Update
  4. Utility Company Contacted
  5. Power Outage and Ongoing Fire
  6. Alarm Raised and Response Initiated
  7. Location Identified and Fire Department Dispatched
  8. Fire and Downed Lines Confirmed
  9. Initial Report of Transformer Explosion

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