Name: Power Outage Due to Wires on Fire video
Uploaded: 2026-07-03T21:48:00.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to a transformer fire and possible explosion near Boynton and Watson Avenues in the Bronx. The incident involved burning wires, and Con Edison has been notified to assist with the situation.

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Firefighters responded to a transformer fire and possible explosion near Boynton and Watson Avenues in the Bronx. The incident involved burning wires, and Con Edison has been notified to assist with the situation.

Power Outage Due to Wires on Fire

and Watson. Also, the basement at McDonald's has high CO ratings.

 Alright, 10-4. So 96 and 54 at Westchester and Boynton, 94 and 48 at Watson and Boynton, and you're going to remain on scene as well?

and Watson. Also, the basement at McDonald's has high CO ratings. Alright, 10-4. So 96 and 54 at Westchester and Boynton, 94 and 48 at Watson and Boynton, and you're going to remain on scene as well? 4, yes. 10-4.

High carbon monoxide levels have been detected in the basement at McDonald's. Firefighters are monitoring the situation.

 We have no power pretty much on all of Boynton.

 Every company can take up except 96 and 54 and 94 and 48.

 Also, 96 and 54 is going to be at the end of Boynton and Watson.

 I mean, Boynton and Westchester, excuse me, Boynton and Westchester.

 94 and 48 is going to be at the end of Boynton and...

3 to the Bronx. 93. Conditions have changed. We have no power pretty much on all of Boynton. Every company can take up except 96 and 54 and 94 and 48. Also, 96 and 54 is going to be at the end of Boynton and Watson. I mean, Boynton and Westchester, excuse me, Boynton and Westchester. 94 and 48 is going to be at the end of Boynton and...

Power outages are affecting most of Boynton Avenue, with firefighters managing the situation at key intersections.

B3 to the Bronx. Battalion 3. Right, just for an update, we have above wires on fire, above wires on fire, on the end of Boynton and Watson, and then we also have everything from blackouts to CO, from Watson to Westchester. Most of the buildings are affected.

B3 to the Bronx. Battalion 3. Right, just for an update, we have above wires on fire, above wires on fire, on the end of Boynton and Watson, and then we also have everything from blackouts to CO, from Watson to Westchester. Most of the buildings are affected.10-4, still not

Firefighters report wires on fire and blackouts affecting buildings from Watson to Westchester.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Boynton Ave & Watson Ave.

Automatic alarm. Class 3 box 2987, Terminal 21, 1760 Grand Avenue, south of West 177th Street, automatic alarm.

 Bronx Battalion 3. 3. Battalion 3, ConEd has it, they stated the next available.

 10-5 that Bronx. ConEd was notified, they stated the next available.

Automatic alarm. Class 3 box 2987, Terminal 21, 1760 Grand Avenue, south of West 177th Street, automatic alarm. Bronx Battalion 3. 3. Battalion 3, ConEd has it, they stated the next available. 10-5 that Bronx. ConEd was notified, they stated the next available. 10-5 that Bronx.

ConEd has been notified about the transformer fire and is responding as soon as possible.

48, Battalion 3 is operating on Westchester Avenue and Boynton for a transformer fire.

 Requested that you go over to Boynton between Watson and Westchester.

 We're getting wires on fire and another transformer. 94 is coming with you.

Street box 2987, Terminal 2, 11760 Grand Avenue. That's off of West 177th Street.

48, Battalion 3 is operating on Westchester Avenue and Boynton for a transformer fire. Requested that you go over to Boynton between Watson and Westchester. We're getting wires on fire and another transformer. 94 is coming with you. Battalion 4, 810-4, responded.Street box 2987, Terminal 2, 11760 Grand Avenue. That's off of West 177th Street.

Battalion 3 to the Bronx. Battalion 3. 2-8-9-7, can you ensure a priority response like that? We have a transformer, we also have ICO readings in the cell.

Battalion 3 to the Bronx. Battalion 3. 2-8-9-7, can you ensure a priority response like that? We have a transformer, we also have ICO readings in the cell. 10-4. 1458, dispatcher 491.

Firefighters are addressing a transformer fire, with wires also reported on fire on Boynton Avenue.

Southwest of the 43, unconfirmed 59 explosion, Watson Avenue, Boynton Avenue, unconfirmed.

Reports indicate an unconfirmed explosion near Watson Avenue and Boynton Avenue.

Bronx Central Company, 9-4. Engine 9-4. 94, you available for another run? 9-4, 10-4. Alright, 94, into box 2897, Boynton Avenue and Westchester Avenue for a manhole. 94. 4, 10-4.

 Bronx phone alarm box 2897 at the intersection of Boynton Avenue and Westchester Avenue for a manhole fire. Bronx Central Company, 90.

Bronx Central Company, 9-4. Engine 9-4. 94, you available for another run? 9-4, 10-4. Alright, 94, into box 2897, Boynton Avenue and Westchester Avenue for a manhole. 94. 4, 10-4. Bronx phone alarm box 2897 at the intersection of Boynton Avenue and Westchester Avenue for a manhole fire. Bronx Central Company, 90.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a manhole fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Boynton Ave & Westchester Ave.

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