Electrical transformer explosion causes fire near White Oak Trail, Chapel Hill NC
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, an electrical transformer exploded and caused a fire near White Oak Trail in Chatham County. The fire spread to nearby leaves and smoke and sparks were visible. No power lines are down, and it is not known if the power has been disconnected.
Audio|Heard on: Chatham NC Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Near White Oak Trail.
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Caller reports an electrical transformer.
00:06
It exploded.
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The explosion caught the area on fire, including leaves.
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We are still gathering further information.
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This is 118.
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119, 10-4.
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Units responding, callers advising that the leaves and the transformer were on fire.
00:29
There is smoke visible outside.
00:32
Callers advise arcing and sparks were seen.
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No power lines or wires are down at this time.
00:40
It is unknown if power is disconnected.
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:
White Oak Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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