Giant transformer explodes in New York City - GIFs and photo

[Jon]

Giant transformer explosion yesterday in NYC. Con Ed Power Plant in Astoria, Queens. Described by Con Ed as "a brief electrical fire". The New York Police Department tweeted: "No injuries, no fire, no evidence of extraterrestrial activity".

You can see how it turned the city night sky blue:




Closer:







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