Power lines on fire after possible transformer explosion, Asheville NC
Multiple downed power lines caught fire following a suspected transformer explosion near West Oakview Road and Dayton Road in Asheville. No structures were reported involved in the fire at the time of the call.
Audio|Source: Asheville Fire
01:57
Transcript:
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Engine 7-4-2 near Dayton Road, lines down. Engine 7, 4-2 near Dayton Road, lines down.
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Chatham Road,
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On fire 2.
00:17
Quinten, near West Oakview Road, lines down,
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Quinten,
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near West Oakview Road,
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lines down,
00:27
Solace Way and Buddy Lane.
00:29
On fire 3.
00:35
Sounds too quick-in.
00:39
Go ahead.
00:42
I don't know if you see the new notes but we're getting multiple calls about it.
00:46
The newest one says the transformer exploded and the line blocks and lines are on fire.
00:53
Is this an agent of structure nearby?
01:01
I still call here to say no just near the lines.
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All?
01:11
Keep your size up and we'll get there.
01:15
Just having it on fire 2.
01:20
We're on steam.
01:21
I have a full number for you.
01:25
With that number?
01:29
Hotel Romeo 3-3-papa.
01:36
Until Romeo 3.3 Alpha.
01:41
Negative. Papa.
01:46
Copy Papa.
01:49
No sparks at this time.
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We'll remain on scene for a few minutes and then my channel service.
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Location mentioned:
W Oakview Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
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