You’ve probably seen the stunning video from Monday night. A huge transformer explosion lit up the sky on Cleveland’s west side.
What was THAT?!? A dramatic transformer explosion knocked out power on the West Side
For some families nearby, this was more than a simple power outage. Some still aren’t in their homes after lights and outlets literally exploded right before their eyes.
Cleveland Public Power sent this statement on Wednesday evening about the incident:
On Monday, January 12 at approximately 6:47 PM an electrical fault caused Cleveland Public Power’s primary distribution wires in the area of Fenwick Ave to contact and arc. The specific cause is still not determined, and CPP continues to investigate. The damage to our primary distribution has all been repaired. The electrical fault caused additional damage to various areas of our secondary distribution, including house loops and meters. CPP crews continue to work on repairing the remaining damage that effects scattered customers throughout the originally effected service area. Crews continue to work around the clock until all customers are restored. As repairs continue, residents without service are encouraged to call 216-664-3156 to report your address.
Fenwick Avenue homeowner Douglas Pilawa said the video of the transformer explosion doesn’t even come close to capturing how terrifying it was inside his home.
“It was getting more and more blue outside with the electrical event that they’re calling it. There was one final surge and then explosion and sparks all over here, and then total darkness,” said Pilawa. “My wife, I mean, she was holding our son and luckily shielded him from debris and sparks flying all over the place.”…