Electrical pole transformer fire near Springfield

Heard on: Baca County Public Safety

01:11

This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

00:00

Springfield Fire, Springfield EMS, I have a call for you at (number withheld) County Road 21.

00:06

There's a fire at the top of the pole.

00:08

It looks like the transformer is on fire and it doesn't seem to be going out with the rain.

00:12

Southern Colorado Power has been called.

00:15

Again, Springfield Fire, Springfield EMS, I have a call for you at (number withheld) County Road 21.

00:22

I have a fire at the top of the electrical pole.

00:24

It looks like the transformer is on fire and it's not.

00:27

Not going out with the rain.

00:33

EMS

00:38

nine responding.

00:45

Three will be out there, Mike.

00:51

The RP did state that they can no longer see active flames, but they're not positive that it's out.

01:05

Responders advised that the RP stated that they cannot currently see fire, but they're not sure if it's completely out.

2026-09-24 04:11 UTC

Fire

Co Rd 21, Springfield, CO 81073

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS crews were dispatched to a possible electrical transformer fire at the top of a utility pole near County Road 21 in Springfield. The caller later reported that active flames were no longer visible but was unsure if the fire was completely out. The local power company was notified.