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FDNY · BRONX · Fire
Units Releasing After Transformer Popping on University Avenue in the Bronx
FDNY responded to a reported transformer fire at 1705 University Avenue in the Bronx. Units on scene reported a popping transformer with no smoke and are taping off the area. The incident is being classified as a 10-18 for a 10-25, and units are being released.
- Location
- 1705 University Avenue
- FDNY alarm box
- Box 2988
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- Units Releasing After Transformer Popping on University Avenue in the BronxPopping transformer, no smoke; area being taped off; 10-18 for 10-25; units releasing
- Radio Units released; it was a manhole or transformer vault fire.
- Transformer Fire Reported on University Avenue in the Bronx
- Radio A transformer fire was reported at the location.
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