Transformer issue causes small fire near Hudson, Towanda IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in Hudson responded to a possible electrical malfunction involving a transformer west of North 1600 East. The incident appeared to cause a small fire, and a rescue unit was placed on standby while firefighters handled the situation. No injuries were reported or confirmed at this stage.
Audio|Heard on: Bloomington and Normal Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
Rescue 12, Rescue 12 needed to respond near North 1600 East, Hudson.
00:04
Coordinates west of Hudson for a transformer issue.
00:10
My home clear 1721.
00:15
I'm from Battalion 10.
00:20
Battalion 10, go ahead.
00:23
For Hudson, is this just an electrical issue or are they requesting an ambulance?
00:28
It is. They have not specifically requested you.
00:31
They have not spoken to me yet, but you're on the run plan.
00:38
10-4[1], as long as the pole's not involved in an MVA, we'll hold Rescue 12 in quarters until they request them.
00:45
10-4[1].
00:48
Nine count Rescue 13.
00:50
Thirteen.
00:52
Out of Bremen, 3.2 miles.
01:35
Hudson Fire, go ahead.
01:38
Hudson Fire, acknowledging page being around shortly.
01:41
Page now is 17 twenty-five.
01:47
Nick, you can show 101 en route.
01:51
101’s en route 1726.
01:52
Fire is coming from a transformer.
01:54
It’s going to be west of that intersection closer to Hudson.
01:59
That’s received, Nick.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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10-4: Acknowledgement / Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
N 1600 E Rd, Towanda, IL 61776
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