Transformer explosion sparks pole fire on Route 109, Tuftonboro NH
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from Carroll and Tuftonboro responded to a possible transformer explosion and power pole fire near Route 109 across from Sagamore Ridge. The caller reported that the transformer blew and the pole caught fire. Emergency services were dispatched, and units prepared for response.
Audio|Heard on: Carroll County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:57
Transcript:
00:00
Carroll Fire, Tuftonboro Fire, attention (name withheld).
00:03
Given as Route 109 directly across from Sagamore Ridge.
00:12
A transformer that blew.
00:14
Caller reports that the pole is on fire.
00:18
Repeating Carroll to Tuftonboro Fire, attention (name withheld).
00:21
Route 109 given as directly across from Sagamore Ridge.
00:26
A transformer that blew and now the pole.
00:28
Pole was on fire.
00:30
Your first tone at (number withheld).
00:36
(number withheld), I'll be ten seventy-five.
00:47
Ambulance three staging in quarters.
00:53
Ambulance three staging in quarters at (number withheld).
01:01
One zero, if you care.
01:07
Be ten two for the night.
01:10
One zero four will be your mom calling your daycare.
01:16
Ten five, thank you as well.
01:32
Carroll Fire, Tuftonboro Fire.
01:36
Area of Route 109 and Sagamore Ridge.
01:39
Report of a transformer that blew and now the pole is on fire.
01:43
Repeating Carroll to Tuftonboro Fire.
01:46
Respond Route 109, given as directly across from Sagamore Ridge.
01:51
Report of a transformer that blew and now the pole was on fire.
01:55
Your second tone at (number withheld).
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:
NH-109 & Sagamore Ridge, Tuftonboro, NH 03853
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