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Lightning causes tree fall and transformer explosion, Asheboro NC

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Kiwanis Park, 870 Meadowbrook Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203

Lightning struck a tree at Kiwanis Park, causing it to fall onto a power line and explode a transformer. There is no visible smoke or fire at this time.

Audio|Source: Randolph County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Signal 11, advise lightning, hit a tree,
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calls same to hit the power line, calls the transformer to explode.
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Advice, there is no smoke at this time, no 1070, tree has fallen down. We'll be the first pole as you enter across the street.

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Location mentioned:
Kiwanis Park, 870 Meadowbrook Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203
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