Transformer explodes at Hoover Dam, prompting emergency response; fire quickly extinguished
2 years, 5 months ago

Transformer explodes at Hoover Dam, prompting emergency response; fire quickly extinguished

LA Times  

A fire brigade from the Bureau of Reclamation puts out flames after a transformer exploded at the Hoover Dam. An explosion at the Hoover Dam has prompted an emergency response from a Nevada fire crew, authorities said Tuesday morning. Boulder City officials said on Twitter that the city fire department was heading toward the incident about 10:30 a.m. after video circulated on social media showing an explosion near the dam. “The fire was extinguished before Boulder City Fire Department arrived on scene,” city officials said in a social media post. A voice can be heard saying: “My goodness, something has just blown up.” A transformer caught fire at the dam about 10 a.m., the Bureau of Reclamation said on Twitter.

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Hoover Dam transformer explodes; no one hurt
2 years, 5 months ago

Hoover Dam transformer explodes; no one hurt

Associated Press  

BOULDER CITY, Nev. — A transformer exploded Tuesday at Hoover Dam, one of the nation’s largest hydroelectric facilities, producing a thick cloud of black smoke and flames that were quickly extinguished. Electricity produced at Hoover Dam continued flowing to the 8 million people in Arizona, Nevada and Southern California who rely on it, the Western Area Power Administration said. Hoover …

Hoover Dam transformer explodes; no one hurt
2 years, 5 months ago

Hoover Dam transformer explodes; no one hurt

Associated Press  

BOULDER CITY, Nev. — A transformer exploded Tuesday at Hoover Dam, one of the nation’s largest hydroelectric facilities, producing a thick cloud of black smoke and flames that were quickly extinguished. Electricity produced at Hoover Dam continued flowing to the 8 million people in Arizona, Nevada and Southern California who rely on it, the Western Area Power Administration said. Hoover …

Explosion and fire reported at Nevada’s Hoover Dam
2 years, 5 months ago

Explosion and fire reported at Nevada’s Hoover Dam

The Independent  

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