Downed wire causes possible transformer fire in Birmingham, Birmingham MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders reported a downed wire and a possible transformer fire near Brown and Chester streets in Birmingham, Michigan. The location was updated after multiple calls.
Audio|Heard on: Oakland MI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Hermann fire on earth.
00:02
Downed wire and possible transformer fire near Brown and Chester.
00:10
Fire coffee, letter one in the letter one.
00:13
Ladder 1, 1559.
00:16
Ladder 1's around.
00:18
In route, 1600, and for multiple calls stating a downed wire, it sounds like a transformer in the area.
00:25
Change the location in the cab now.
00:27
It sounds like Brown and Chester is going to be a better location for the incident.
00:33
Station 5, did you say Brown and Chester?
00:36
Pass,
00:37
affirmative.
00:38
They've worried about the changes now.
00:39
We've had the multiple calls stating a better location available provided.
00:44
We're going to send engine two on that.
00:45
Ladder one's going to be in service.
00:49
I'm not to receive 1601.
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:
W Brown St & Chester St, Birmingham, MI 48009
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