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Transformer explodes and light pole catches fire on Ewing Ave, Chicago IL

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S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

A transformer exploded near 90th Street and Ewing Avenue, causing a light pole to catch fire. Firefighters are responding to the scene near these locations. The incident occurred near the OEMC building in Chicago.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
00:35
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, you got a transformer that just blew near 90th and Ewing.
00:04
Pole starting on fire.
00:06
All right, we'll send a fire ticket over near 92nd and Ewing.
00:11
Transformer that just blew up.
00:16
Yeah, it's right across from the OEMC building.
00:20
All right, looks like we already have a ticket up.
00:25
Light pole fire fight is responding near 33rd Street.
00:30
Yeah,
00:34
it's going up pretty good.

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S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

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