Transformer Explosion Sparks Bush Fire near Parkshore Dr, Newark CA


A fire occurred near Edgewater and Parkshore in Newark, possibly caused by a transformer explosion. Several people heard a crash and popping sounds before seeing the fire. The fire is burning bushes, and there is no vehicle accident involved. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Audio|Source: Newark Police Department
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Transcript:
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138. The possible 1183[1] could be a transformer that flew.
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It's going to be edgewater near Parkshore.
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Seeing several reports of people that heard a crash,
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popping noise, and now there's a fire.
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We're not sure what's on fire.
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We have them rolling. Hi copies.
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Need a copy. Just hopper, those units could have a roll code out there.
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There's a hard to fire. Tepard. 4-138.
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13. That'll be coming from the station.
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Tampra. 138.
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Go ahead.
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I spoke to a citizen who is there at the scene.
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The state says there's no vehicle accident.
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Assistant Bushes are on fire.
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I'm not sure what caused it.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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1183: Traffic accident (no details)
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Location mentioned:
Parkshore Dr, Newark, CA 94560
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