Transformer fire reported near Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a transformer caught fire near Bethlehem Road close to Yarbrough Road and Dove Court. The pole is burning and live electrical lines are down. Duke Energy has been requested to respond and manage the hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Cleveland County Fire, EMS, State and local police departments
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02:47
Transcript:
00:00
Bethlehem responder at say Transformer on fire.
00:03
Near Bethlehem Road.
00:05
Bethlehem responder said Transformer on fire.
00:09
Near Bethlehem Road, Yarbrough Road and Dove Court cross streets.
00:13
Pouts 1 for your own seat.
00:22
R Us 317 during the night.
00:26
Rush 317.
00:32
17.
00:36
Go ahead.
00:39
It should be on your right, coming past DoveCourt.
00:42
Anybody's the Transformers on fire, no lines down as of yet.
00:45
So let me know if you need Duke.
00:49
Okay, Temple.
00:52
He made copies of some items, and I've sworn to him, I think he's getting ready to print him.
01:01
10-4, so we're good to go to 10-72.
01:06
Yeah,
01:07
10-4.
01:15
Okay, go ahead and get me Duke on the way.
01:18
It's going to be a transformer supplying a farm out here.
01:26
It ain't be long. It's going to be burnt through the pole.
01:33
Are they needing a pole yet? No.
01:39
I'd say they're going to need the crossbar is about to burn off.
01:43
Temple, I'll get them on the phone.
01:53
Go ahead.
01:55
You put at 65 on this call, please.
02:03
705, 7352, E25 to P.D.
02:09
Please.
02:13
5. We're coming down.
02:18
TINA?
02:27
Precian County, 1023.
02:31
Sam.
02:36
The first one here.
02:40
Go ahead.
02:43
Five do get burned all these two and broke off now.
02:46
Live lines on the ground.
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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:
Bethlehem Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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