Transformer failure causes power outage near Chestnut St, Utica NY
Fire & ArsonA loud explosion-like sound was heard behind a house near Chestnut Street, followed by a local power outage. Investigation revealed a transformer problem likely caused by a squirrel. No fire, smoke, or downed wires were found.
Audio|Source: Utica Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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59 and 52. We had a call shortly after stating somebody heard some type of explosion and the power went out.
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Near Chestnut Street.
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Jocelyn, Street.
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Truck one to investigate near Chestnut Street. Truck one, investigate near Chestnut Street. Callers on the third floor across the Francis and Sunset. So they heard it sounded like an explosion behind the house, now the power's out.
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They don't see any smoke or flames or wires down at this time.
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Five-three and four.
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K-13-5-3.
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Truck 1-0.
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T-te-16, truck-one. All right,
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three, I'm not getting an answer at the door.
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You have the closed up.
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Thank you. Go ahead, unit.
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45,
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use the car.
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49.
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And set,
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44. 818.
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Go on the area.
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The 18-5-2. I'll make you.
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Top 1.
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Near Chestnut Street.
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305 flat top.
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Not just be able to be able to be.
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2.3.3.5 flat top, not supposed to the late 19.
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Truck one, car control.
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National grid pole number two in front of near Chestnut Street.
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Transformer was squirrel.
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There's no smoke, no fire.
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The power is out in the area.
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Near Chestnut St, Utica, NY 13502
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