Power lines sparking and burning near Marathon gas station, Flint MI


Multiple power lines are down and sparking near the Marathon gas station on Richfield Road in Genesee Township. A transformer blew in the area causing the fire. Rescue teams responded, and no injuries were reported.
Audio|Source: Genesee County Fire
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Transcript:
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Genesee Township Station 2, Respond of Fireground 6[1] to near Richfield Rd across the Genesee in the Marathon.
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By reporting a transformer blew in the area, they got lines down and on fire at this time.
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Fireground 6[1].
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2252, Tennessee Township.
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Station 2, we found a fireground 6 near Richfield Rd near Genesee.
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In front of the marathon, we're reporting a transformer blew in the area that ends down on fire at this time.
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Fireground 6[1],
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2253.
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Ladies and soldier traffic on Maine, Swartz Creek Rescue One, standby for non-medical offices.
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Swarth Creek Rescue 1, respond on near Durwood Drive.
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You cross the Seymour and Miller for non-medical fitnesses, 77-year-old female phone in the bathroom.
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No injuries.
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Information out.
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2253. Sports Creek Rescue 1 Responded to near Durwood Drive across the Seymour and Miller, non-medical lip assist, 77-year-old females on the bathroom.
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No injuries,
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information out 2253.
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Central Dispatch, Genesee Battalion 2 is clear on the call.
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We're out to Redfield, Genesee.
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Straight ground the call on route.
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22... Central Dispatch, Genesee Battalion 2 is on location.
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We have five power lines down, arcing and sparking.
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As consumers been contacted? We all know, I know.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fireground 6: Assigned tactical radio channel for incident operations
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Location mentioned:
Near Richfield Rd, Flint, MI 48506
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