Transformer explodes causing power outage in residential area, Greenwood Village CO


A transformer exploded and fell into a residential backyard, causing power lines to fall nearby. This has led to a power outage in the area. No fire or immediate danger was reported.
Audio|Source: South Metro Fire Rescue
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Transcript:
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At this address, RPs reporting the Transformer exploded and is lying in their backyard.
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Several callers are also reporting line down at Orchard and Long Lane, as well as other neighbors, seeing the lines are in their backyard as well.
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Copy. Can we notify Excel?
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Okay,
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I'm sorry. They're being notified now in your Windsor north at free. We'll get to an EPA. Standby.
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Theory, coffee, thanks.
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Engine 33, Power 45, Battalion Chief 3, Channel SMF-Ops 3, smoke investigation inside, map page V-29B at Elevation at County Line Station 8331, South Valley Highway, building number,
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A.
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Engine 33,
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Power 45, Battalion Chief 3, Channel SMFOps 3, Smoke Investigation Inside
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818 of power lines down off of Orchard at Elizabeth.
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Power is out from Orchard and the University to the east, and it's 9.49.
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and dispatch engine 38.
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