Transformer explosion causes power outage near Burr Street, Fairfield CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a transformer exploded near Burr Street and Congress Street in Fairfield, causing a power outage in the area. Fire units responded to the scene to address the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Fairfield CT Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Congress Street, Burr Street.
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Caller reported transformer explosion on Burr Street powers out in the area.
00:07
Fairfield, Car 3 calling?
00:09
Car 3.
00:10
Where was the transformer explosion? Burr Street and Congress Street.
00:15
Receive. Car 3 is responding to the same pious.
00:17
If you start to get numerous automatic alarms, reduce it to single unit responses for our residential.
00:23
Okay.
00:25
Airfield, Engine 3 is in service, Clair, Green Lawn, (number withheld).
00:28
Engine 3 and serves in Clear Green Lawn.
00:31
Compton 2, Car 3.
00:33
Automatic fire alarm commercial, St.
00:34
Pice School, between Dallas and Hill Road and 3rd Street, Mass (number withheld).
00:39
This is for rectory water flow activation, I'll pray on fire ground rather.
00:44
Fairfield, engine 5 is on scene in the area of Burr Street and Connor Street.
00:50
We will report back.
00:52
Engine 5 on scene, Bruce Street, Congress Street.
Disclaimer:
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:
Burr St & Congress St, Fairfield, CT 06824
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