Gary Works transformer blows, causing loud boom but no injuries

A blown transformer at U.S. Steel Gary Works Friday caused a loud boom, but company officials said the incident didn’t result in any injuries to employees. “A transformer at our Gary Works facility ...
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2 schools in Estill without power due to blown transformer, students released early

ESTILL, SC. (WTOC) - [UPDATE as of 11:00 a.m. 9/3/25]: Students at Estill Elementary and Estill Middle School were released early due to an extended power outage in the area. The district says they ...

Dramatic scenes as explosions rock St. Paul following copper cable theft

Attempted theft of a copper cable at the former Sears parking lot caused the subsequent surge and power line failure on ...