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Sparks from transformer reported near 16th Avenue SouthwestSeattle WA

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16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Engine 11 responded to near 16th Avenue Southwest for sparks from a transformer. They checked for electrical hazards and determined no power loss occurred. Seattle City Light was not needed.

Audio|Heard on: Seattle Fire
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02:19
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 11, by response,
00:03
Near 16th Avenue Southwest.
00:07
The engine 11 is responding to near 16th Avenue Southwest.
00:18
This will be for sparks from a transformer,
00:23
pull number (number withheld), advise if Seattle City Light is needed.
00:35
831, Agent 31 is already almost on scene.
00:41
831, okay.
00:44
Fire response, 1102 8 Avenue.
00:48
Engine 5, 11028, 8,000.
00:54
This will be an automatic fire alarm with ladder 1.
01:11
8 4, 3 Avenue, Fike Street.
01:14
A 44-year-old male, no medical problem in front of Ross.
01:19
Call it, we'll fight you down.
01:27
And Jim 5 is that 11.02 8 Avenue.
01:30
Nothing visible in investigating.
01:32
8 Avenues now.
01:35
Engine 5 at Methamersible investigating 8 Avenue Command.
01:41
The latter one is at.
01:49
The other one, we are investigating fourth floor hallway.
02:02
One okay.
02:06
Dispatch from engine 11.
02:11
Go ahead, engine 11.
02:14
No power loss in the area, no sparks are down the line.
02:17
I don't believe we need Seattle City Light at this location.

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Location mentioned:
16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

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