Transformer explosion causes smoke at local substation
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to reports of a transformer explosion, creating smoke. A caller initially saw sparks but now only smoke is visible. Authorities are checking for possible power line issues.
Audio|Source: Monroe County Sheriff and EMA, Waterloo Fire
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00:00Waterloo Fire respond behind 102 Elwood Court, behind 102 Elmwood Court, Waterloo.00:06To meet me for a transformer that blew up.00:08The caller advised he did see sparking and smoke.00:12He only sees smoke now, no more sparking.00:15Unknown if lines are down in the area, time of pages 1721.00:23Waterloo Fire Command for Mother County.00:29Janet from Munro County?00:32Minor County, the Florida Park.00:39I were just making sure you guys copy a page.00:41I have an officer en route to the area.00:43I believe it's going to be that substation off Ford Street.00:49That's clear.00:50We should have crew up.00:51Just moment, go ahead.00:52Turn 4.00:55Utilities has been notified.00:59Thank you.01:01Bye.
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Waterloo Fire respond behind 102 Elwood Court, behind 102 Elmwood Court, Waterloo.
00:06
To meet me for a transformer that blew up.
00:08
The caller advised he did see sparking and smoke.
00:12
He only sees smoke now, no more sparking.
00:15
Unknown if lines are down in the area, time of pages 1721.
00:23
Waterloo Fire Command for Mother County.
00:29
Janet from Munro County?
00:32
Minor County, the Florida Park.
00:39
I were just making sure you guys copy a page.
00:41
I have an officer en route to the area.
00:43
I believe it's going to be that substation off Ford Street.
00:49
That's clear.
00:50
We should have crew up.
00:51
Just moment, go ahead.
00:52
Turn 4.
00:55
Utilities has been notified.
00:59
Thank you.
01:01
Bye.
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Location mentioned:
Near Elmwood Ct, Waterloo, IL 62298
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