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Explosion and Fire |
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On Friday October 19 Mocksville Fire Dept. was
dispatched to a reported structure fire at King Sash and Door. E-1
reported heavy smoke visible from about 3 miles away. E-1 arrived to
find 2 large electrical transformers that had exploded and caught fire
with flame impingement on one of the buildings. MFD personnel pulled an
exposure line to protect the structure until Energy United arrived to
ensure the transformers were de-energized. Upon confirmation the
electricity was secure, the hose crew advanced and extinguished the
fire. Due to the potential environmental impact from the oil in the
transformers a Level “C” Hazmat entry was made and the runoff from
extinguishment was contained via oil booms and pads. The scene was left
with Davie Co. Emergency Management and Plant Officials.
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