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. — ...

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 ...

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 Sheriff’s Department. The fire broke out at the facility’s ...

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 ...