San Diego outage leaves thousands without power
US: Thousands were without power as a power transformer exploded in the Normal Heights area.
San Diego, USA: Thousands were without power as a power transformer exploded in the Normal Heights area.
The transformer explosion sparking a small fire in the 330 block of El Cajon Blvd., but flames didn’t spread to nearby buildings, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue. Video at the scene showed sparks showering on the ground below.
According to SDG&E’s outage map, nearly 7,500 customers in the University Heights, North Park, Normal Heights, Kensington, Talmadge, and City Heights areas were without power.
SDG&E crews are assessing what caused the outage.
Source: ABC 10 News