Transformer fire causes grass fire near US-160 and 21st Rd, Cowley County KS


A transformer caught fire near US-160 and 21st Road in Vernon Township. The fire caused a small grass fire below the transformer. Emergency services were notified and the electric utility was requested to respond.
Audio|Source: Cowley County and Arkansas City Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Dispatch Winfield Fire respond to area near 21st and U.S. 160.
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Near 21st road, U.S. 160.
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Regarding a transformer on fire.
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Dispatch Winfield Fire responded area near 21st and U.S. 160 for a transformer on fire.
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Pickup 74.
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Time for pickup 74.
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Pickup, Sanity Four, in service.
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Time for Pickup, Sending 4. We've had two calls on this now, this time. It's going to be on the north side of that intersection.
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Advising a transformer at head blue when it was on fire.
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A second RP is now advising a small grass fire below.
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As well as the bull catching.
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We'll fire dispatch, go ahead and start the electric too.
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That works.
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Location mentioned:
US-160 & 21st Rd, Vernon Township, KS 67119
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