OH Substation Fire, Explosion Lights Up Sky

According to a report from WCPO, a fire that erupted at a Duke Energy electrical substation in Anderson Township, Ohio, caused an explosion that illuminated the night sky for nearly 30 minutes Tuesday.

Duke Energy said the incident occurred at around 7:30 p.m. from damage caused by an animal. Area residents released photos and videos of the flames and smoke at the substation at the intersection of Beechmont Avenue and Markley Road.

On arrival to the substation, Anderson Township firefighters said the area was unsafe and asked the public to steer clear of the area.

More than 2,000 residents were left without power for a short period. Duke Energy’s outage map now shows that all power has been restored to nearby homes and businesses.

Several people within the radius of the explosion noted strange happenings with electrical devices, such as the headlights of electric cars turning on and smart phones freezing up.

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