Watch CBS News

Dozens Without Power After Transformer Fire In Pottstown

POTTSTOWN, Pa. (CBS) - Dozens are without power after a transformer fire in Pottstown, Montgomery County. Crews responded to the area of Hanover and High Streets around 3:30 a.m. Friday for reports of smoke around a traffic light and found an underground transformer fire.

Dozens Without Power After Transformer Fire In Pottstown

There is a shelter in place around North Hanover and High Streets due to underground explosions causing dangerous conditions.

Right now, PECO says around 300 customers are without power.

 

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.