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Transformer explodes and catches fire near Beard Rd, Dexter NM

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Near Beard Rd, Dexter, NM 88230

A transformer exploded and caught fire near Beard Rd, causing a power outage. Firefighters are on site and waiting for the power company. No immediate threat to life was reported.

Audio|Source: Chaves County and Roswell Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Okay, that's about it. There's going to be near Beard St, near Beard St.
00:06
Electrofoil on fire.
00:07
Did knock out power.
00:09
He was advised to call the power company. He advised he would do so.
00:15
Roswell from 608, show us in the area attempting to locate.
00:23
Got the 608.
00:25
See a few minutes on a... you a few minutes on a...
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Copy, Atkinson. Roswell 66. Transport to Eastern.
00:58
If you copy on Atkinson, Atkinson, Atkinson.
01:03
66, hey, that's who I do.
01:10
Roswell from 608.
01:17
6-08.
01:21
So 608 on scene, I have one transformer,
01:25
completely blown, we'll be waiting for power company.
01:28
Can you please call the power company, even EPA, we'll be waiting on scene,
01:34
and no immediate life fix.

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Near Beard Rd, Dexter, NM 88230
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