Fire erupts at power substation
USA, California, Burbank: An explosion at a power substation sent heavy smoke and a massive fireball into the sky in Burbank on 10 April.
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USA, California, Burbank: An explosion at a power substation sent heavy smoke and a massive fireball into the sky in Burbank on 10 April.
The blast was reported around 12 p.m. at Burbank Water and Power.
No injuries were reported.
Burbank police said two avenues were closed as first responders descended on the area.
Firefighters were seen knocking down the blaze around 12:40 p.m. Nearby structures did not appear to be threatened.
Access to some residential streets were also limited and / or closed, according to authorities. They were later reopened.
Police said some nearby areas may have experienced disruption to power after the explosion caused a power surge and rocked the surrounding area.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
Source: Eyewitness News