Fireworks mistaken for explosion near Ninth Avenue, Boca Raton FL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of an explosion near Northwest Ninth Avenue in Boca Raton. The caller later confirmed the sound was caused by fireworks, not a transformer fire.
Audio|Heard on: Boca Raton Fire Rescue
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine two assigned to a public assist near Northwest Ninth Avenue.
00:05
Near Northwest Ninth Avenue.
00:08
The caller advised they heard a loud explosion, possibly a transformer fire, but they were not sure of the location.
00:16
State Fire Zone Two, my page Northwest Six, how much 2142?
00:23
Dispatch Engine Two.
00:26
We're out.
00:28
You can cancel.
00:29
While we were on the phone with the caller, they verified it was actually fireworks, not a transformer.
00:38
Copy. So the caller said it's confirmed nothing, no hazards?
00:44
It was fireworks, not a transformer.
00:49
Copy that. Engine two in service unless you get further.
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Location mentioned:
NW 9th Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33486
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