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Overheating electrical transformer emits smoke on J Street, Grants Pass OR

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SW J St, Grants Pass, OR 97526

An electrical transformer was overheating and emitting smoke in an alley between buildings on J Street in Grants Pass. Pacific Power was notified and expected to arrive within 30 to 45 minutes. No hazards were present at the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Josephine County Fire Agencies
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02:34
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch, 7308.
00:08
7308.
00:10
7308. 7308 on scene, we'll be investigating.
00:17
Copy 7308 on scene, investigating.
00:18
Copy 7308 on scene, investigating.
00:25
dispatch 7208.
00:29
Tony Surly.
00:35
Confirmed overheating transformer with smoke coming from the top.
00:42
That is PPL.
00:43
PPN, it is the transformer in the alleyway on J Street.
00:56
Copy it is an overheating transformer with smoke coming out, notifying Pacific Power.
01:08
Dispatch, 7505.
01:11
7505.
01:15
In quarters unstaffed, have a good night.
01:19
Copy 7505, in quarters unstaffed, have a good night.
01:24
This is by 7-3-8.
01:31
Okay, go ahead.
01:34
ETA on PV&L.
01:40
I just got off the phone with them and gave them the update of the alleyway.
01:44
I can call them back for an ETA if needed.
01:48
A-A firm.
01:59
208 go ahead for pacific power 305 minute for pacific power 30 to 45 minutes
02:14
738 copies.
02:17
With that information,
02:18
no hazard posed at this current time, 7308 will be available.
02:28
Copy with the notification of the ETA, no hazards found at this time, 73 it will be clear and available.

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SW J St, Grants Pass, OR 97526

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