Power pole transformer explodes near bean field

Heard on: Grundy and Livingston Counties Law, Fire and EMS Dispatch

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Attention Laredo Fire.

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Attention Laredo Fire.

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Just received a call of a transformer blew on a power pole across a bean field from (number withheld) North Third Avenue,

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throwing sparks from the pole.

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Does not believe there is anyone nearby.

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Across a bean field.

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From (number withheld) North Third Avenue.

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Eight nine three.

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Go ahead.

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Just information.

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We just received a call that a transformer blew on a power pole.

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Right, it's going to be.

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. . It's going to be on Highway E.

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Highway V is in Victor.

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Near (number withheld) North Third Avenue.

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Grundy County Rural.

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10-3, and actually we paged Laredo Fire, and we are contacting Evergreen.

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10-4. No reported fire or anything, just the explosion.

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I'm just reporting the fire.

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Let me know if Laredo requests traffic control.

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It's important this is actually going to be Highway E as in Edward.

8/13/2026 07:09 PM

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3rd Ave & State Rte E, Laredo, MO 64652

Power pole transformer explodes near bean field

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched near North Third Avenue and Highway E in the Laredo area for a reported transformer explosion on a power pole across a bean field, with sparks seen but no apparent fire or people nearby.

Power pole transformer explodes near bean field

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