Transformer sparks and wires down near Barker Road, Herkimer County NY
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According to the dispatch call, there appears to be a transformer emitting blue sparks and wires down near Barker Road and State Route 167. National Grid has been notified and is reportedly on scene.
Audio|Heard on: Herkimer County Law, Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Hergimer County to Dowell's Row.
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Wires down.
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Herkimer County 2 in Dolgeville, wires down.
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Just south of the intersection of Barker Road and State Route 167, transformer,
00:34
blue sparks coming out the top.
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Repeating, Herkimer County,
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to Dolgeville, wires down.
00:42
At the intersection of State Route 167 and Barker Road, just south of that, transformer with blue sparks, and wires down 2042.
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One 11 to Herkimer County.
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Herkimer County down.
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Can you dispatch National Grid to this location? I have National Grid poll number (number withheld).
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Received. National Grid is already where our caller contacted them.
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Received, I believe they're on scene now.
01:31
Received 2043.
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Location mentioned:
NY-167 & Barker Rd, Manheim, NY 13329
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