Electrical switch malfunctions without fire at Stratford home, Stratford CT
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According to the dispatch call, a resident reported that an electrical light switch in her kitchen was turning on by itself. There was no fire or smoke present. She was advised to turn off power but could not.
Audio|Heard on: Stratford Fire and EMS - Analog
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Transcript:
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Number near Johnson Avenue is going to be for electrical problem.
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Engine 1, near Johnson Avenue, for an electrical problem.
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Crosses Blue Street to Summer Street.
00:15
Two ones just finding.
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Received, Engine 1.
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Sure Responding.
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So before, Jonathan asked, the female caller stated that she's having a problem with an electrical switch in her kitchen.
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There's no smoke, no fire, no arcing.
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However, the switch was spontaneously turning back on.
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She was advised to turn off the power, but was unable to do that.
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Location mentioned:
Johnson Ave, Stratford, CT 06614
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