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Smoke from underground transformer near Washington Ave

Heard on: Philadelphia Fire - South Fire/South Medics
02:24
00:00
Attention, engine sixty-eight (number withheld) south fifty-eighth street for rubbish.
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Washington Ave & S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of rubbish burning near the intersection of South 58th Street and Washington Avenue in Philadelphia. Upon arrival, crews discovered smoke coming from an underground transformer. The incident was handled by Engine 68, and utility personnel were notified.

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