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Possible transformer explosion causes power outage, Pawtucket RI

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Broadway, Pawtucket, RI 02860

According to the dispatch call, a transformer explosion possibly occurred near Austin Place Apartments on Broadway, causing a power outage. Emergency services and the power company were notified. A squirrel was electrocuted during the event.

Audio|Heard on: Pawtucket Fire Channels 1 and 2
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01:54
Transcript:
00:00
Attention Engine 2 responds to in front of Austin Place Apartments near Broadway and reports a possible transformer explosion.
00:08
As Engine 2, respond to in front of Austin Place near Broadway for a possible transformer explosion, no visible fire at this time.
00:18
Power is out in the area.
00:20
Of course it's a Walcott and Underwood 905.
00:32
Engine 2. Roger, 2, 906.
00:38
Engine 2, 906.
00:39
Engine 2 is on 2.
00:48
Engine 2, 908.
00:53
Ends it to the final.
00:56
I'll save you two.
00:59
Did you have National Grid respond out here?
01:05
We had a squirrel electrocuted and it has since passed.
01:10
The breakers tripped on full,
01:13
most places are out of power currently.
01:22
Roger. Is there a full number number number?
01:25
That's Roger.
01:27
15 and a half.
01:32
Roger. You'll make the call, Ryan.
01:37
I'm going to call, Ryan.
01:43
My mom's Engine Two.
01:44
Go to Engine Two.
01:46
Go for Engine Two.
01:49
Rhode Island Energy's been notified, they're going to call back with the EPA.
01:54
Roger.

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Location mentioned:
Broadway, Pawtucket, RI 02860

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