Transformer and Power Pole Fire Reported on Highway 299 in Trinity County

AI SUMMARY: A report was received of a fire at 4593 Highway 299 E in Trinity. The dispatch log indicates that a transformer and power pole were on fire, with a bright blue light coming from the bottom of the pole. There were concerns that the area was still electrically charged. The incident was reported multiple times, with the last update showing the transformer still on fire.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 5:07 p.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


4:50 p.m.
[1] TRANSFORMER ON FIRE
5:02 p.m.
[8] [Appended, 17:03:54] [2] POWER POLE FIRE
5:03 p.m.
[11] [Appended, 17:03:54] [5] WITH BRIGHT BLUE LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POLE - POSS STILL ELECTRICALLY CHARGED
5:02 p.m.
[16] [Appended, 17:04:34] [1] TRANSFORMER ON FIRE

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