Transformer fire causes outage on Main St, Pittsburgh PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a transformer fire on Main Street, possibly caused by a goose striking electrical equipment. The fire led to a power outage affecting part of the town, with multiple calls reporting the issue.
Audio|Heard on: North Police Ch. 1
Listen to dispatch call
01:5
Transcript:
00:00
Copy. It also looks like I just lost power to half of the town.
00:06
Crazy.
00:09
There's two more calls coming in off Main Street.
00:11
I don't know where they are yet, but you know.
00:17
Copy. Like I said, it looks like everything from 16th up went out.
00:22
Crazy.
00:25
County 2184, I'm out.
00:38
3527, looks like all three were just calling about a transformer fire somewhere near Main Street.
00:48
Copy, I'll check for it.
00:51
Three.
00:58
All right, twenty-seven.
00:59
It should be near Main Street.
01:01
Apparently, a goose flew into it.
01:04
See the goose on the ground.
Disclaimer:
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:
Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
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