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Electrical issue reported near Amherst in Canteen TownshipSt Clair County IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
Amherst, Canteen Township, IL 62234

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible arcing electrical transformer behind a structure near Amherst in Canteen Township, Illinois. The transformer appeared to be sparking intermittently, but no hazard was found, and all units returned to service.

Audio|Heard on: St. Clair IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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00:21
Transcript:
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There is a transformer at the rear near Amherst.
00:14
Amherst, it's arcing intermittently.
00:17
Doesn't appear to be any hazard.
00:19
All units will be in service.

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Location mentioned:
Amherst, Canteen Township, IL 62234

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