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Transformer Blows up and causes fire

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Apr 6, 2009 at 6:07 PM

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Well yesterday we had a transformer blow up in the neighborhood... right across the street from me actually... The "explosion" caught two nearby trees on fire...and gave everyone a good scare..Flames were shooting up waay up there...

Everyone was ok, but we were left without power ,phone, and internet for the night...
Here are some pictures i happened to snap using my cell phone:

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Apr 6, 2009 at 6:10 PM

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Thats crazy!

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Wow- that was nuts! More than meets the eye!

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Damn that sucks Noe. Glad everyone is ok.

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Impressive.

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I'm glad everyone is safe.

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