Brush fire caused by transformer on Fulton Road

Heard on: Jefferson AL Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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Fultondale Fire,

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(number withheld) Fulton Road, brush fire.

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Fultondale Fire, (number withheld) Fulton Road, on a brush fire.

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Got a transformer that blew, it started a fire behind the residence, cross street public alley, head road, Hughes Drive.

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Fultondale Fire received.

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Fultonville received.

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Hello .

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Fultondale Fire (number withheld) Boots Boulevard Applebee's Fultonville commercial fire alarm.

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Fultondale Fire (number withheld) Boots Boulevard

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Applebee's of Fultonville commercial fire alarm.

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Fire alarm going off in the building.

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Cross streets Morris Avenue dead end.

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Four hundred and two responding Fulton Road.

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Engine 402 (number withheld) Fulton Road brush fire fire behind the house due to a transformer blowing.

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Smoke can be seen 100 yd away visible.

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Crossroads Public Alley, Head Road, Hughes Drive.

5/17/2026 01:36 PM

Fire & Arson

Fulton Rd, Coalburg, AL 35068

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a brush fire near Fulton Road in Coalburg after a transformer reportedly blew behind a nearby residence. Smoke was visible from about 100 yards away. Cross streets mentioned include Public Alley, Head Road, and Hughes Drive.