Squirrel causes transformer issue and power outage, Waterbury CT


Fire department responded for an investigation near River St where a squirrel caused a transformer problem leading to a power outage. No wires were down at the site.
Audio|Source: Waterbury Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 4. Respond for Investigation 6.3.
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River Street.
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Near River St. Cross streets of dead end and East Liberty Street. Engine 4. Respond for investigation.
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Near River St. Cross streets of Dead End and East Liberty Street.
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Hello, one.
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(number withheld).
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The one.
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The one.
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Delta 1 is coming on a 73 holdup alarm for Church of God, 1758 East Main Street, cross street of Edson, Ave, and Wales Street.
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Coming from the Silent Panic Alarm,
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I'll get another (number withheld).
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Or is any unit that can back up, Delta 1 on the 73 holdup, 1758 East Main Street, some of?
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Engine 4 to Waterbury.
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Squirrel pop the transformer at this location, no power in the area.
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Eversource pole number, Foxtrot 1482. Have them respond to their convenience.
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No, no, no, no wires down.
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Location mentioned:
Near River St, Waterbury, CT 06706
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