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1. I've seen transformer explosions where I live during heavy storms, especially with lightning.

Thu Oct 11, 2018, 08:39 AM

Oct 2018

They sound like bombs or high powered fireworks going off.

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Hurricane Michael set off transformer explosions, I read on the Internet. [View all] raccoon Oct 2018 OP

Direct short to ground HAB911 Oct 2018 #3

It happens all the time in FL during big storms janterry Oct 2018 #4