Fire below transformer causes city-wide power outage


A fire started in the wiring below a transformer, leading to a power outage across the street. Fire and police services have arrived to manage the situation.
Audio|Source: Boston Fire Channel 1
01:25
Transcript:
Engine 5. We're on Princeton Street. Can we have a power company response to this location? We'll have the power company respond to your location. 2221[1]. 39. 69 you confirm that's what the other number numbers and 39 will attempt call back 39 the name on that is going to be justina (name withheld) okay thank you still trying to reach him back It's the wiring below the transformer. The actual transformers are on fire. The entire streets without power. We also have Boston police on scene now. Wire below the transformer on fire, not the actual transformer. BPD on scene 2224[2].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
2221: Time marker
[2]
2224: Time marker
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Boston, MA
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