Underground transformer explodes in DC suburb
1 hour ago
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — An underground transformer has exploded and about 250 mostly elderly residents are evacuating their apartments in suburban Washington, D.C.
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http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20090622/US.Virginia.Underground.Explosion/
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My Note -
Well, that seemed odd to me – how often does a transformer explode underground and cause a fire? What could possibly even do that without an electrical surge like a lightning strike or water getting into it?
This article lists an apartment complex of elderly and disabled that had to be evacuated – isn’t it very hot today – that has to be difficult on them being foisted from their homes and frightened by the explosion too . . .
Apparently no one was injured according to the report. Still it is strange -
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