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Power lines down and possible transformer explosionWhitley County IN

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Powderhorn Rd & S W County Line Rd, Jefferson Township, IN 46783

Report of power lines down and a possible transformer explosion near Southwest County Line Road and Powderhorn Road causing a power outage in the area.

Audio|Heard on: Allen County Fire
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02:10
Transcript:
00:00
West Central Fire, respondent wires down, south-west county line road and powderhorn road,
00:06
South West County Line Road and Powderhorn Road, West Central Fire Zone 3, West Central Fire Fire, respondent wires down, Southwest County Line Road and Powderhorn Road, Southwest County Lane Road and Powderhorn Road,
00:17
West Central Fire Zone 3, Allen County, 700.
00:23
Thank you and 181 responding.
00:27
Ms. 181 clear.
00:28
Sherry standing on wires down south of the county line road and Powderhorn Road.
00:33
A possible passenger motorist said they think a transformer blew in the area.
00:37
They saw power lines across the roadway.
00:40
It doesn't seem to be power in the area.
00:50
I'm kind of communications testing.
01:15
All All Allen County Fire Station's firetone test now complete, Allen County 702.
01:34
Communications engine 181.
01:35
We're on scene in the area.
01:42
Patients from after 181.
01:52
I don't want anyone we've driven the entire length of the county line from Liberty Mills down to 24 we're not seeing any wires in the roadway power does appear to be out the area we're going to go back up for some loose guide wires were we'll give you a full number when we get there okay

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Location mentioned:
Powderhorn Rd & S W County Line Rd, Jefferson Township, IN 46783

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Incident Timeline

  1. Responder Assessment
  2. Witness Observations
  3. Location and Hazard Confirmed
  4. Initial Report of Wires Down

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