Transformer explosion causes fire and power outages, Gastonia NC
Fire & ArsonA transformer exploded on W Airline Ave near Foggitt and Wilkinson, causing a fire and power outages. Emergency services responded, including fire crews and traffic control.
Audio|Source: Gaston County Police/Fire/EMS - Primary Channel
02:31
Transcript:
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The direct to traffic at Wilkins Center marked that they're needing several callers. They have transformers blow in the air hill.
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Anyone?
00:09
3rd4 is about 1058.
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104. As soon as we get it through on the air state, we'll head that way. We're ripping it now.
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Tempo. Temple.
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Are you able to assist Kramerson? They're wanting someone to direct traffic near Foggitt and Wilkinson for a...
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Four is ready to change and forth.
00:38
Former explosion.
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Ten, four, you need to provide approval to go to Kramer.
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I'm sorry, time.
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It's clear with Baker 3.
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Baker 3, are you direct?
00:53
Beggarder advised if you will notify the county's charter jurisdiction.
00:57
You advise welcome to the market, right?
01:04
Affirmative.
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County Sergeant is requesting Belmont advise they could start that way once they're clear.
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They're right, we're clear.
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10-4[1].
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11, the Sheriff's Office, 1041.
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611, 1040.
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I have a 57 plus player.
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104. 206,000.
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20 thermal.
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If you can use the 20-12, please.
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Okay.
01:46
We want 16 out on Main Street.
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Okay.
01:54
Got it said at 2.39 because that the issue started back on another call with Wilkinson and Market, that's what you want.
02:03
Minorda, gas and cartonet for 1058, Wilktonville Boulevard and Market Street.
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Well, do you know why 239 was the original call? That's one on the first fire. It's right here on Market at Crow Street.
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229. I'm going to go.
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Age 129. I'm requesting assistance for a 1058 reference the lights out at Wilfitt. The fire started at 2.39 and then worked it way up the lines and blew the Transformers. ...and Kermerton.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment; message received and understood; affirmative or OK.
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Location mentioned:
W Airline Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
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