Transformer explodes causing wire fire near 8th St, Wind Gap PA


A transformer fell from a pole near 8th Street and exploded, causing a wire fire with live electrical arcing and sparking.
Audio|Source: Carbon County and Northampton County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Fire 36 CMS-27 for a wirefire near 8th Street, cross of Roosevelt Street, playing field, communication ops 2, 0048.
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Northampton, 27 MS8.
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27 AMSEE.
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A,
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it will be responded.
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Responding at 0049 near 8th Street, or a transformer that fell off the pole and exploded.
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Powers live, there is arcing and sparking.
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Location mentioned:
Near 8th St, Wind Gap, PA 18091
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