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Phoenix Transformer Fire: 35,000 Gallons Of Mineral Oil Burning In Arizona

Phoenix Arizona Transformer Fire

First Posted: 12/06/11 10:34 AM ET Updated: 12/06/11 12:29 PM ET

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PHOENIX (AP) - Fire crews are battling a massive transformer fire inside an Arizona Public Service substation in north Phoenix that's throwing off a lot of smoke and flame and burning extremely hot.

Phoenix Fire Department Capt. Scott Walker tells The Associated Press about 35,000 gallons of mineral oil, enough to fill two swimming pools, is burning inside one of nine transformers on the ground and will likely burn for hours.

The smoke is going up and dissipating as fire crews use water and foam to snuff out the flames.

There are no evacuations and no health concerns with the nearest home about a mile away.

The fire started around 10 p.m. Monday and the cause is unknown.

Pinnacle Peak Road is closed between Tatum Boulevard and Scottsdale Road.

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PHOENIX (AP) - Fire crews are battling a massive transformer fire inside an Arizona Public Service substation in north Phoenix that's throwing off a lot of smoke and flame and burning extremely hot. ...
PHOENIX (AP) - Fire crews are battling a massive transformer fire inside an Arizona Public Service substation in north Phoenix that's throwing off a lot of smoke and flame and burning extremely hot. ...
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ThinkCreeps
Seriously, it's time.
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03:37 PM on 12/06/2011
... enough to fill two -small- swimming pools.

Pour on foam, chaps, or stick a local sheriff in it.
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ScottPuglisi
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01:40 PM on 12/06/2011
Anyone else see this earlier?
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