Possible transformer fire near Highway 9 and Brackney Rd, Ben Lomond CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical hazard near Highway 9 and Brackney Road in Ben Lomond. A caller reported wires down and a bright light that may have indicated a sparking transformer. Units treated the scene as a life safety hazard until the situation was resolved.
Audio|Heard on: Santa Cruz County Fire
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03:44
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 2346, just on for a wires call in the area of Brackney at Highway 9.
00:03
Brackney Highway 9, time about 1705.
00:13
2303, you can attach you to the wires down.
00:29
2303 engine 2310 life safety hazard for possible transformer sparking, very bright light coming from between the trees.
03:10
The reporting party advised in the area of Brackney and Highway 9.
03:12
Reporting party is calling from near Brackney Road and was seeing a bright light coming from between the trees.
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Location mentioned:
CA-9 & Brackney Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
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