Transformer fire and low-hanging wires cause outage, Louisville KY


Fire crews responded to a blowing transformer fire and low-hanging wires causing a power outage near East Washington Street. No immediate hazard was reported to the public.
Audio|Source: Louisville Fire (Fire 1-4, LFR Alert)
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine 5. Wires down.
00:02
Low-hanging.
00:03
9. 3, 5, near East Washington Street.
00:06
Later radio, can you have LGNI respond priority 3? This is a blowing transformer fire[1] behind the address.
00:14
There's no hazard. Elgini is going to have to get power back to the address.
00:18
They're out. No, I'm okay for LGME Priority Transompidy.
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[1]
blowing transformer fire: Electrical fire involving a transformer
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Location mentioned:
Near E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206
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