Transformer fire and downed power lines near South Quaker Ln, West Hartford CT
Fire & ArsonA transformer near South Quaker Lane caught fire and exploded, causing power lines to fall and burn. There are no reports of a vehicle accident, but a car may be involved. The fire and downed lines caused road closures and required police and fire department response. Traffic assistance was requested.
Audio|Source: West Hartford Police, Fire and EMS
03:24
Transcript:
00:00
South Quaker at Oak Brook.
00:02
This is a transformer.
00:04
It's on fire.
00:06
I have a few calls on it.
00:08
Copy.
00:11
It might be a car involved.
00:14
I haven't confirmed that yet.
00:17
Copy. Copy.
00:24
Truck 3, you respond to near South Creek Early and Truck Brook Drive on the Still Alarm[1].
00:28
Transformer that exploded in is on fire.
00:30
Truck 3, near South Creek Reling and Truck Brook Drive on the Still Alarm[1].
00:34
Transformer exploded on fire, your term is 2306.
00:39
3,000.
00:44
Time, no reports of an accident.
00:48
Hi, Cal.
00:53
That's truck three times.
00:56
I'll be off.
00:58
Receive to 23.
01:00
Please do you stay free and feel.
01:05
These winds are surrounding towns on the hotline.
01:08
Bevys, we shout out a free text message.
01:10
Suffield systems are valid this time including 911 phone and radio systems.
01:15
If needed, give us a call here, and Windsor Lock.
01:17
We'll forward the call to.
01:21
And feel copies.
01:26
This one's copies. This one's copies.
01:32
Say copies.
01:39
Dispatch truck three.
01:41
Truck three, go ahead.
01:48
Can we get a PD unit to help the traffic, please?
01:56
PD has been dispatched already.
01:58
Thank you.
02:03
See, I contacted...
02:12
Ten FDs requesting assistance with traffic.
02:16
I don't know if you need another car.
02:18
Squad 1, Engine 2, Respond to near Farmington Avenue on a box alarm.
02:22
Coming in from the tenants, landlord, seating, they were the person who burnt food and they cannot deactivate the alarm without the fire department.
02:32
Squad 1, Engine 2, near Farmington Avenue on the box alarm, coming in to activated fire alarm from burnt food.
02:39
Thomas 2312.
02:41
Use the iron to know one.
02:42
Just that, truck 3.
02:44
Truck 3, guard.
02:45
Thank, Kathy.
02:46
I'm going to be pulling up in a sec.
02:48
All the lights southbound on South Quaker from Flatbushar out.
03:01
Truck where you go on?
03:03
Prosser patrol units.
03:05
Is anyone looking for an Asia Allen?
03:08
Dispatch, this is a transformer on pole 1646.
03:13
We have primaries on the ground burning.
03:18
Hey Charlie, I am.
03:20
I received disposed copies.
03:21
I'll call back every source upgrade it.
03:23
It's a priority too.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Still Alarm: Fire service term indicating a basic/single-company initial response (lower-level alarm)
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Location mentioned:
Quaker Ln S, West Hartford, CT
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