Possible blown transformer causes power outage in Monterey, Monterey CA
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Fire & ArsonResponders addressed a hazardous condition involving a possible blown transformer near Cortes Street intersecting Anthony and Furl in Monterey. Witnesses reported sparks and the sky lighting up, followed by a power outage. No downed power lines were seen, but the situation was considered a potential life hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Monterey County Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
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7-hazardous condition blown transformer.
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Control 11, respond, hazardous condition, possible blown transformer.
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Control 11, respond, hazardous condition, possible blown transformer, near Cortes Street, cross of Anthony and Furl.
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On page 2215, M.
00:16
Mary through about 22.05.
00:21
We want you to know that they're out with that vehicle on Walco.
00:26
Code 4.
00:32
On 10, sure, it's extended waiting for bed.
00:36
Copy.
00:42
See you more?
00:46
0-0-1-66 Henry 1 on a white Dodge Ram.
00:54
Summer multiple times, I'll be here now for an APC.
01:01
Okay.
01:06
Okay. Okay,
01:13
from the signal mine.
01:16
Copy. I'm 66 for salt.
01:25
The resident outside address advising the whole sky lit up.
01:29
He saw sparks playing everywhere and now the power is out.
01:32
He did not see any lines down.
01:33
It's going to possible life hazard.
01:36
Truck 11 plus one like that.
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Location mentioned:
Cortes St, Monterey, CA 93940
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