Transformer fire causes blackout in the Bronx
Sep 11, 2020

Posted by Patrick Haddad
A transformer fire has caused a blackout in the Bronx district of New York City.
A transformer fire on Thursday night was responsible for leaving up to 3000 people without power.
The ConEd district went without power for several hours, after a transformer cought fire and exploded.
Although there was a temporary restoration of power, it only lasted a short while before the blackout resumed.
Police were brought in to direct traffic due to the traffic lights also being down.
Source: NBC New York
Photo (for illustrative purposes): Aerial view of the Bronx at night in 2018 / Antony-22 / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0
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