Transformer fire causes power outage on Horseleg Mountain, Floyd County GA


A transformer caught fire on Horseleg Mountain, Georgia, causing a power outage. Georgia Power crews are working to repair the transformer and restore electricity. A generator may be brought in to provide temporary power during repairs.
Audio|Source: Floyd County Police, Fire and EMS
03:8
Transcript:
00:00
And we've given several calls of ives and that is completely out, possibly going to be in relation to Georgia Power out there working.
00:06
That's eyes and nobody's treating it as a 4-1.
00:10
Damn.
00:16
I'll go get that one too, closer.
00:22
Tanyanforo.
00:23
I use that way in case when you is direct truck.
00:30
This one is completely out.
00:32
5'3, electric police.
00:37
Tandfor, can you tail from where you are of Georgia Power just off of Horseleg Mountain,
00:42
and it's also going to be an issue?
00:48
That's terrible, I think that we're not transformed further.
00:56
Dispatch, if you will, just make sure the electrical wear.
01:00
I want to see if we can get a ETA from door to pole.
01:06
Are y'all wanting a generator out there?
01:12
Yes, ma'am.
01:13
29 is about to make contact and see if we can get an NTA.
01:17
But that would be helpful. They could bring one out.
01:24
Good night, Spencer.
01:29
I'm good.
01:34
No, take four.
01:35
Can you go ahead and find me an hour number,
01:38
please?
01:39
Okay.
01:44
It's about it be several hours.
01:46
They got a crew coming.
01:52
The total repair of the red line?
01:57
No, they're repairing the transformer that caught on fire earlier.
02:06
So now you know about it.
02:08
See electric, look them up.
02:12
P-in-4 I'm calling about letting out.
02:19
Featty dispatcher, they're treating it like a full-way for now. You can show me 10-8[1] all, hang around.
02:26
What?
02:31
Disfax, Your Honor.
02:34
Go ahead.
02:37
The electric's been advised. I called him that with what Georgia Powers said about a couple hours. He says he's going to contact his supervisor and if he approves it, he'll bring a generator out there.
02:52
That is much.
02:58
All right, you getting 1022 all that.
03:01
George Power must allow it to me. The power is back on and that lot's working.
03:08
Beautiful.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-8: In service/Available for calls
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Location mentioned:
Horseleg Mountain, Georgia 30165
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