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Bourbon Street Power Outage on July 4 | Birmingham News
Bourbon Street in New Orleans turned chaotic on the Fourth of July when an underground transformer exploded at 10:36 PM, igniting a fire and sending smoke billowing into the night. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the blast forced evacuations and plunged nearly a thousand people into darkness, disrupting holiday festivities. First responders raced to contain the blaze while utility crews worked to restore power by midnight, with officials promising a quick fix. Police stepped up patrols to secure the area, turning a festive night into a tense, safety-first operation. Listen in comfort:Get…
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