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Wires Down, Power Outage

259 Wyckoff Ave, Bushwick, Brooklyn

Published Jul 10 at 9:01 PM · Updated Jul 10 at 9:27 PM

Summary

A transformer fire at 259 Wyckoff Ave in Brooklyn caused downed primary wires and a power outage in the area. Firefighters and police responded, closing a nearby avenue to manage the situation. The wire is no longer arcing, and traffic has been stopped for safety.

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Jul 10, 9:01PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 259 Wyckoff Ave.

Jul 10, 9:01PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 259 Wyckoff Ave.

Jul 10, 9:01PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 259 Wyckoff Ave.

Jul 10, 9:01PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 259 Wyckoff Ave.

Jul 10, 9:01PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 259 Wyckoff Ave.

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Brooklyn FDNY · Jul 10, 9:27PM · 0:30

293. On your frequency, respond at about 1839. 10-4. 2125 Brooklyn, 499. 928 to Brooklyn. 28. Brooklyn, we have PD on White Coffee Avenue stopping traffic at both Menehan and Blinker. The wire is no longer arcing. We're going to be 10-8. We'll make it a 10-18 for a 10-40 code 2. 10-8.

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Brooklyn FDNY · Jul 10, 9:12PM · 0:31

Response K. Yeah, 28, we did notify Con Ed of the situation going on there. They still stated next available. 28, 10-4. 2110 Brooklyn, 499. 28. Brooklyn, also, could you put another call in for PD? We're going to have to shut down Wyckoff Avenue to traffic. We have a primary wire right across the street. Yeah, 10-4, 10-4. Yeah, they were notified.

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Brooklyn FDNY · Jul 10, 9:12PM · 0:31

Engine 290, it's going to be an 18 for a 35, no code. We were unable to reset the alarm system. We'll be 10-8 momentarily. 10-4. 2110 Brooklyn, 499. Battalion 28 to Brooklyn. Battalion 28. Box 763, we have primary wires down, no power in 216 and 218 Wyckoff Avenue. And, could you have a on a priority?

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