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Transformer Ablaze Affecting Maintenance Hole

490 Myrtle Ave, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Published Oct 8 at 1:16 PM · Updated Oct 8 at 1:25 PM

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Summary

Firefighters in Brooklyn responded to a transformer fire between two buildings on Myrtle Avenue, managing the blaze and checking for elevated carbon monoxide levels. Utility companies have been notified to assist.

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Oct 8, 1:16PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 490 Myrtle Ave.

Oct 8, 1:16PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 490 Myrtle Ave.

Oct 8, 1:16PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 490 Myrtle Ave.

Oct 8, 1:16PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 490 Myrtle Ave.

Oct 8, 1:16PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 490 Myrtle Ave.

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Radio Clips

Brooklyn FDNY · Oct 8, 1:46PM · 0:30

Battalion 31 to Brooklyn. Battalion 31. Box 633, we'll go with the 10-25 Code 4. ConEd is on scene. We continue to have zero CO readings in the exposures. 210 available for Lieutenant when available. We'll, we'll 10-8. Battalion 1354.

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Brooklyn FDNY · Oct 8, 1:29PM · 0:23

A31 to Brooklyn. Battalion 31. Street 3, any chance we get a ETA from Con Ed? They stated next available. 10-4. 1329 hours, dispatcher 288.

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Brooklyn FDNY · Oct 8, 1:24PM · 0:31

Battalion 31 to Brooklyn. Battalion 31. Box 633, we have, we're currently using one engine, two trucks. We have one precautionary line stretched. We have an active transformer fire. If we get a priority response from ConEd, we'll be in two buildings. We're in the process of checking exposures for CO readings. The rest of the company is standing fast. That's helpful. 1323, I'll give questions to units.

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Comments24

TigerBallz19h ago

Goblins climbing out of manholes did it

jacksonheightsUser250820001221h ago

Bro this is wild they can’t get this thing under control

newyorkUser222962401422h ago

The plastic safety stands around the fire are a wild choice

chesapeakeUser187885301122h ago

Another explosion and more flames wow

TigerBallz19h ago

Goblins climbing out of manholes did it

jacksonheightsUser250820001221h ago

Bro this is wild they can’t get this thing under control

newyorkUser222962401422h ago

The plastic safety stands around the fire are a wild choice

chesapeakeUser187885301122h ago

Another explosion and more flames wow

TigerBallz19h ago

Goblins climbing out of manholes did it

jacksonheightsUser250820001221h ago

Bro this is wild they can’t get this thing under control

newyorkUser222962401422h ago

The plastic safety stands around the fire are a wild choice

chesapeakeUser187885301122h ago

Another explosion and more flames wow

TigerBallz19h ago

Goblins climbing out of manholes did it

jacksonheightsUser250820001221h ago

Bro this is wild they can’t get this thing under control

newyorkUser222962401422h ago

The plastic safety stands around the fire are a wild choice

chesapeakeUser187885301122h ago

Another explosion and more flames wow

TigerBallz19h ago

Goblins climbing out of manholes did it

jacksonheightsUser250820001221h ago

Bro this is wild they can’t get this thing under control

newyorkUser222962401422h ago

The plastic safety stands around the fire are a wild choice

chesapeakeUser187885301122h ago

Another explosion and more flames wow

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