Transformer fire report near Highway 869 in Winnsboro, Winnsboro LA
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Fire & ArsonA transformer near Highway 869 in Winnsboro was reported on fire. Responders found the ground beneath the power pole burned but no active flames or smoke. The power company has been notified and is on the way.
Audio|Heard on: Winnsboro FD
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Transcript:
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Teguil River Fire Department.
00:04
In the area of near Highway 869,
00:08
there's a transformer on fire.
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In the area of near Highway 869, there's a transformer on fire.
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501 to base.
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I'm going to be on scene.
00:22
Nothing's currently on fire,
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but the ground under the pole is burned.
00:28
I'm going to get out and talk to you guys.
00:32
Canvore.
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Power three, don't think.
00:47
I don't know what tall company it is, but what it seems to be is the fuse pots and going around and sitting the grass over the fire out of the pole, but the taller has sunk it out.
01:01
There's no fire, no smoke.
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And the dispatch.
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Owners advise the U.S.
01:14
is the power company and they've already contacted them.
01:17
They said they're sending someone else.
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Location mentioned:
LA-869, Winnsboro, LA 71295
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