Transformer explodes near Sugnet and Orchard, Midland MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a transformer explosion with sparking power lines near Sugnet Road and Orchard Drive in Midland. Engine Three was dispatched to investigate, and no additional sparks were observed upon arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Midland MI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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00:37
Transcript:
00:00
Central for Engine Three.
00:01
Engine Three, you're assigned to the area of Sugnet and Orchard.
00:03
Sugnet and Orchard for a transformer that blew.
00:07
Lines were sparking.
00:08
Time out 1110.
00:10
Central, you can put Engine Three en route.
00:14
That's good too.
00:16
Engine Three should find this area of Sugnet between Orchard and Eastman.
00:19
Sugnet between Orchard and Eastman, south side of the road.
00:22
Caller reported a big gray box exploded.
00:25
No sparks flying.
00:27
Showing you're at 1112.
00:30
Central, you can show Engine Three out on scene in the area investigating.
00:36
Message received.
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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:
W Sugnet Rd & Orchard Dr, Midland, MI 48670
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