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Transformer explodes with smoke and embers near Meridian St, Darlington, Darlington IN
Fire & ArsonA transformer blew near Meridian Street in Darlington, sending smoke and embers into the air. Fire crews responded quickly to investigate and secure the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Crawfordsville Police, Fire, and EMS
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01:22
Transcript:
00:00
The information part of the old pan route, a third caller came in and said they see smoke,
00:07
and we were trying to contact the power company.
00:11
24-9, thank you.
00:19
In Darlington, that for a transformer that blew lighting there is smoking and in the numbers.
00:29
You're out of five...
00:32
...calling out of the...
00:36
...money...
00:38
...4-5.
00:44
I spoke with that subject, he advising me, he's in foul ground, invites him when he gets back in the case,
00:49
get a hold of us and coming to the sheriff's office, clear, and make us take the note.
00:54
What, he's advising the attorney.
00:56
Okay.
01:03
Thirlington Fire,
01:06
500 South Meridian Street, color is advising a transformer blew, there is smoking and embers.
01:13
Burlington Fire, 500 South Meridian Street, caller is advising a transformer blew.
01:19
There is smoking and embers, second tone 711.
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Location mentioned:
Meridian St, Darlington, IN 47940
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