Transformer malfunction causes burning wires near Villa and Varsity, Elgin IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, there was a report of burning electrical wires caused by a transformer that blew near the intersection of Villa Street and Varsity Drive in Elgin.
Audio|Heard on: Kane IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine 4. Arcing or burning wires.
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Villa Street and Varsity Drive.
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Timeout 1151.
00:09
Engine 4. Arcing or burning wires.
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Villa Street and Varsity Drive.
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Engine 4. Engine 4.
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Engine 3.
00:22
And down, and five will be responding?
00:27
Of course, copies.
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Thanks, hi.
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Engine five.
00:34
I show you en route to Villa and Varsity Drive for a report of the transformer that blew near the intersection.
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Our caller reported hearing it,
00:45
and the passerby saw it.
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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:
Villa St & Varsity Dr., Elgin, IL 60120
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