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Heard on: Nassau County Fire - Battalions 2,3, & 4 · 2 days ago
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Hewlett General Alarm reported a gas explosion in the street at the intersection of Dow Avenue and William Street in Hewlett.
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Transformer malfunction causes smoke near William St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in Hewlett responded to initial reports of a gas explosion near Dow Avenue and William Street. The situation was later clarified as a transformer malfunction, possibly triggered by an animal contacting electrical equipment. Authorities confirmed there was no gas explosion or fire hazard, and Dow Avenue was temporarily closed during response operations.

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William St, Hewlett, NY 11557
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