WIRES OUTSIDE (LOC)
115 S MAIN ST
Btwn W MECHANIC ST & CORYELL ST
E46
Dispatched 8:19 AM
ClearedETA
5m
DIST
1.2mi
HYD
91ft
Dispatch
PASSING BY...SAW TRANSFORMER ON FIRE ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-419920
Caller: TOM LYON (215-796-1840)
Temp
59°F
Wind
7 N
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Humidity
76%
STAY BACK 35 FT FROM DOWNED WIRES
Map and hydrants · tap to hide
Water Supply
246ft
W
LAY-IN
1-123 New Street New Hope
In front of 71 New St. towards A, B corner.
91ft
NE
ALT SUPPLY1500+ GPM
115 South Main Street New Hope
Across from Fran's Pub
Size-Up Reference
Address for PECO: 115 S MAIN ST
Structure
Ordinary Multi-Family Residential
Occupancy
Residential Multi-Family
Footprint
3,565 sq ft
Construction
Ordinary
🚨 Incident Snapshot
highTransformer fire reported
Passing officer observed fire in utility transformer
Multi-family residential at street address
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Energized electrical equipment
Transformer may reignite or explode
Contact utility immediately, establish perimeter
Smoke inhalation and toxic fumes
Transformer oil contains PCBs
Evacuate occupants upwind, use respiratory protection
Power loss to multi-unit building
Elevators may trap occupants
Confirm elevator status and occupant locations on arrival
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Light wind from north
Minimal fire spread concern to structures
Clear visibility
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Transformer condition
Active flame, smoke, oil spill, or fully involved
Occupant status
Confirm all residents outside building or sheltered
Utility contact
Notify electric provider immediately for safety shutoff
Power status
Confirm loss of service and elevator status
🧠 Common Causes