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Area Taped Off After Transformer Blew, Causing Power Outage, Downed Live Wires

478 Ridgewood Rd NE

Published Aug 21 at 7:50 AM · Updated Aug 21 at 8:14 AM

Summary

Firefighters in Atlanta responded to a downed power line at Marlbrook Dr NE and Ridgewood Rd NE, which caused smoke and flames. Georgia Power has been contacted to address the situation.

Timeline

Aug 21, 8:14AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 478 Ridgewood Rd NE.

Aug 21, 7:50AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Marlbrook Dr NE & Ridgewood Rd NE.

Aug 21, 8:14AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 478 Ridgewood Rd NE.

Aug 21, 7:50AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Marlbrook Dr NE & Ridgewood Rd NE.

Aug 21, 8:14AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 478 Ridgewood Rd NE.

Aug 21, 7:50AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Marlbrook Dr NE & Ridgewood Rd NE.

Aug 21, 8:14AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 478 Ridgewood Rd NE.

Aug 21, 7:50AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Marlbrook Dr NE & Ridgewood Rd NE.

Aug 21, 8:14AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 478 Ridgewood Rd NE.

Aug 21, 7:50AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Marlbrook Dr NE & Ridgewood Rd NE.

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Radio Clips

AFRD Tac 2 · Aug 21, 8:16AM · 0:21

Engine 12 to radio. Go ahead, Engine 12. Radio, be advised, we've got both sides of the scene secure, taped off. The transformer has blown, so there's no electrical activity on the power line, but Georgia Power still needs to be en route. We have APD on scene who's going to secure the scene until Georgia Power get here. Engine 12 will be available for service.

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APD Zone 6 Disp · Aug 21, 8:14AM · 0:15

We can get a unit to start for a wire down, Marbrook Drive and Ridgewood Road. They're advising a hotline is down, it's active. Georgia Power has been notified. Fire is en route or either on scene at this point. Marbrook Drive and Ridgewood.

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AFRD Tac 2 · Aug 21, 8:14AM · 0:08

Engine 12, radio. Go ahead, 12. Address is 478 Richwood Avenue. 478 Richwood. Radio received.

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