Electrical problem causes transformer failure, Arrington VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of an electrical fire near Thomas Nelson Highway in Arrington. The cause was determined to be trees that fell against power lines, leading to a transformer explosion. There was no active fire, and the electrical company was requested to handle the issue.
Audio|Heard on: Nelson County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Repeating Company 1, Company 2, near Thomas Nelson Highway for an electrical fire, second page,
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end page 1214.
00:12
93's on scene.
00:15
I have a single-story brick building commercial occupancy with nothing showing on size Alpha, Bravo,
00:25
Delta.
00:26
We'll be out investigating.
00:33
Wire line.
00:34
Every time the wind blew it was spark and blue.
00:43
In contact with the business owner, there is no fire in the business.
00:49
What had happened is some trees have blown up against the power line which caused the transformer to blow.
00:56
We have no fire conditions.
01:00
We do need the electrical company to respond.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, VA 22922
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