Blown transformer causes hazard near Bedford Rd, Cumberland MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an electrical hazard near Bedford Road, involving a possible blown transformer, arcing lines, and a local power outage. No residences were affected, and most responding units were later cleared except for one company remaining on scene.
Audio|Heard on: Allegany County Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:52
Transcript:
00:00
Bedford Road for an electric hazard.
00:06
Engine tanker three, rescue engine four, engine tanker eleven, truck two, ambulance (number withheld).
00:20
Bedford Road for an electric hazard, engine tanker three, Rescue Engine Four, tanker eleven, truck two, ambulance (number withheld).
00:44
(number withheld), it is lines down.
00:47
You may be able to return to service.
00:52
Rescue engine four respond.
00:58
Engine four responding.
01:07
Rescue Engine Four, show you responding near Bedford Road.
01:14
It appears to be a transformer blown, lines arcing, power out in the area.
01:35
Bedford Road appears to involve a transformer blown.
01:47
No residences involved.
01:58
If no residents involved, place assignment in service except Company Three.
02:46
Company Two, you can cancel on the call.
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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:
Bedford Rd NE, Cumberland, MD 21502
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