Underground transformer explosion knocks out downtown power

Fire is under control, but power repairs could take awhile

June 14, 2022 Collins Parker

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Witnesses tell us they saw a manhole corner by the Ben and Jerry’s next to the Aquarium shoot into the air, followed by thick smoke.

Chattanooga Fire Officials say that an underground transformer exploded.

The fire is out, and so is the power.

Fire officials say the outage has grown to a larger section of the area… basically from Memorial Auditorium to 601 Walnut, the Aquarium, including Market, Broad and Chestnut streets.

EPB crews are on the scene.

But they are having to wait on the transformer to cool off before they can make repairs.

So many Riverfront diners and riverfront tourists are facing the night without air-conditioning.

Sauce

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