Tree falls on wires causing transformer explosion, Ardsley NY
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, officers and fire crews responded to a possible transformer explosion and power outage in Ardsley after a tree fell on wires near Spring Road. The caller reported hearing a loud boom, and authorities confirmed a downed tree caused the electrical issue. No additional hazards were found during the area check.
Audio|Heard on: Westchester NY Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:13
Transcript:
00:00
Nine-four, can you do me a favor and just drive by the Markwood Road area? Caller from near Markwood Road stated that (name withheld) just heard a large boom and all the lights went off.
00:12
There is a tree down on Spring Road that Greenburgh is aware of, but can you just canvas the area and make sure there's nothing else going on within Ardsley jurisdiction?
00:22
What did I tell you in that with me? The caller was near Markwood Road.
00:30
Copy. We're going to head there now, sir.
00:34
10-4. Apparently there is a tree down on wires and the fire department is responding, heading toward Glen Road to check the area.
00:43
I just want to know if there's anything else going on in the area.
00:47
Copy.
00:49
Markwood.
00:51
5.4-control in the same area.
00:54
10-4.
00:55
2-9-4 checked the area where the caller reported a boom. It appears a transformer exploded where a tree had fallen on the wires on Spring Road.
01:12
10-4. Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Markwood Rd, Ardsley, NY 10502
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