Transformer explosion knocks out power
A transformer explosion at a utility substation in Los Angeles sent a fire ball into the air and knocked out power for thousands of residents and businesses.
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USA, California, Burbank: A transformer explosion at a utility substation in Los Angeles sent a fire ball into the air and knocked out power for thousands of residents and businesses.
The frightening blast happened just before noon on 10 April in Burbank, California, local police say.
A small fire was confined to the substation property, and homes in the surrounding area were evacuated as a precaution.
Video taken by several people shows the explosion sent a large plume of black smoke into the air.
Video source: NBC
The city experienced a power surge and brief outage around the time the explosion happened, says police Sgt. Derek Green, the Los Angeles Times reports.
It was unclear whether the explosion preceded the surge.
Burbank is about 20 km (12 mi) outside of L.A. No injuries or other damage was reported, and the cause of the explosion was not immediately known.
A request for more information from the Burbank Department of Water and Power was not immediately answered.
Source: Brinkwire