Transformer issue reported near Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible transformer malfunction near West Brookland Park Boulevard in Richmond. A transformer appeared to have blown, but no active fire or sparks were observed. Utility company personnel were requested to assist. A separate medical call for difficulty breathing occurred near Richmond Highway the same time.
Audio|Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 14, transformer fire,
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near Brookland Park Boulevard.
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Engine 14,
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transformer fire.
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near Brookland Park Boulevard,
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cross streets of Fendall Avenue and Griffin Avenue on TAC channel 2.
00:19
Time out 0825.
00:24
Engine 13,
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difficulty breathing.
00:28
near Richmond Highway, apartment complex.
00:32
Engine 13, difficulty breathing,
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near Richmond Highway, apartment complex.
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Cross streets are Dinwiddie Avenue and Kern Street.
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On task channel two.
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Time out 826.
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14,
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Go ahead.
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We're on scene in front of Brookland Park Boulevard.
01:00
Talking to the caller, looks like the transformer blew.
01:04
No sparks or fire.
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Please dispatch Dominion.
01:11
We're seeing it. Do you have a pole number?
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Stand by.
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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 Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA 23222
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