Transformer explosion causes power outage in Madison


A transformer exploded, leading to a power outage in the area. The fire department responded to the scene and notified the electrical company.
Audio|Source: Madison Public Safety
02:20
Transcript:
Go ahead. He's dropping me as a fire call, but it sounds like it's going to be a power outage. Leithrop and Orchard, you can check the area. Electric's been notified. Tenfold[3]. One, seven one. We have the garage, that's no-eat. The fire department dispatching engine three tower one. Please rip an orchard for the transformer. Explosion plus. That's Madison, fire department, dispatching engine three, tower one, laser up and orchard for the transformer. 10-737-904[2]. Confirm, everything's okay out there. 10-14[1]. Did they call a report of power out of general? Okay, affirmative, got another one. and called in to me also. Electric has been notified. Right see. One review is pulling me at home covers on Green Bulls Road in that area. Make sure he didn't hit nothing. I'll head up there as well. words if you go that way. Red 5 arriving nothing to show on Red 5 will have laser command. I receive Red 5. 1-7-1-9.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-14: Message/Information
[2]
10-737-904: Unit-specific radio code (context unclear, likely dispatch tracking)
[3]
Tenfold: Acknowledgment
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Location mentioned:
Orchard St, Madison, NJ 07940
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