Transformer explosion causes power outage near Shorter Ave, Floyd County GA


Emergency responders are addressing a transformer explosion near Horse Lake Creek Road and Shorter Avenue that caused a power outage and concerns about people possibly inside a nearby structure.
Audio|Source: Floyd County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Respond to Horse Lake Creek Road just off shorter. Horse Lake Creek Road just off shorter.
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Doesn't that a transformer exploding?
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Still getting further.
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Road.
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The complaint is not fair, but it is advising the husband is, and they think there's spotters inside.
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Zero.
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Sixty now.
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Okay.
00:31
66-pish. Can you check it's 27?
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Go ahead.
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(number withheld).
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I have everyone this.
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Go ahead.
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And clear it,
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but if you can't check our status, it's because it's audible a lot.
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By the side, blackmail, red shirt,
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heads on Black Shores, we're still getting further. He's currently going to be outside the beverage store.
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Okay.
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I'm said.
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25 just fast. You're going to get Georgia Power route, please.
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Okay.
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Just by Shady.
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Will you check shorter, shorter horseleg? I have a report of a transformer exploding.
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Now the lot is out right there causing issue.
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Location mentioned:
Shorter Ave, Georgia 30165
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