Transformer explosion knocks out power to about 30,000 in Tuolumne County

An explosion at a transformer near Chinese Camp left 30,000 Tuolumne County customers without power. CHINESE CAMP, Calif. — ...

Thousands temporarily lose power in Tuolumne County following transformer explosion, officials say

Tens of thousands of residents were without power across Tuolumne County due to an explosion near a power station, according ...
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Hundreds of inmates evacuated from Middleton jail after transformer explosion

Firefighters responded to a Massachusetts jail after a transformer explosion and fire that prompted the evacuation of 407 ...
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New Details Emerge After Massive Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties Power Outage

An explosion at Pacific Ultrapower in Chinese Camp left more than 30,000 PG&E customers without electricity yesterday.

One injured, more than 400 inmates evacuated after transformer explosion at Middleton House of Correction

The transformer exploded outside an inmate housing unit at about 6:30 p.m. and “resulted in the evacuation of 407 inmates to ...

Transformer explosion causes minor injury, extensive damage to Middleton jail

A fire at the Middleton Jail and House of Corrections caused one minor injury and extensive building damage, according to the Essex County District Sheriff’s Department.
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Watch: South Carolina lightning strike causes frightening transformer explosion

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - An intense video recorded in South Carolina shows the moment when a bolt of lightning caused a transformer to explode in spectacular fashion on Monday. The Mount Pleasant Police ...

Transformer Explodes During Severe Thunderstorm in Indiana

A transformer exploded in Bloomington, Indiana, on Sunday, December 28, amid a severe thunderstorm warning.According to the ...