Lightning may have damaged transformer near Callahan Rd, Louisville TN
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Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, a technician near Callahan Rd in Louisville, Tennessee reported apparent lightning damage to an electrical transformer. The transformer showed signs of burn marks and a blown lightning arrester, possibly indicating a failed component.
Audio|Heard on: Blount TN Utilities Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Hey, I come out here near Callahan Rd.
00:03
I cut a big limb off of the service.
00:06
It looks like the transformer has been hit by lightning.
00:10
The lightning arrester is blown up, disconnected,
00:13
and it looks like there's no reset on the pot.
00:18
I believe the pot is probably bad.
00:20
It's got some burn marks on it.
00:23
104, is that near Callahan Rd?
00:29
Yeah, 104, the pot's really old.
00:31
It's a 15 CSP.
00:35
All right, we appreciate that.
00:36
I'll make (name withheld) a note.
00:39
Okay, 104.
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Location mentioned:
Callahan Rd, Louisville, TN 37777
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