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FD responds to 'dying' transformer

JULIE LANE PHOTO | Shelter Island firefighters responding to a call Thursday at Clark’s Marine Repair.

A blown transformer at Clark’s Marine Repair on North Cartwright Road brought Shelter Island Firefighters running Thursday morning.

A report came in to the department that there was a smell associated with an electrical fire.

No fire, according to First Assistant Chief Will Anderson, just a transformer that “didn’t want to live any longer,” he said.

Firefighters arrived at the scene about 10:45 a.m. and checked out the premises, but found no heat and no problem that needed any more attention, according to the first assistant chief.