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Almost 2,000 without power near downtown Elkhart Friday

(Photo Supplied/Indiana Michigan Power)

Almost 2,000 Elkhart residents are without power following what’s being reported as a “transformer fire” near downtown this morning.

It began just before 4 a.m., and Indiana Michigan Power estimates power to be restored around Noon Friday.

So far, no details have been released on the cause or severity of the fire.

This is a developing story, continue to check back for updates. 

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3 comments

Charles U Farley January 29, 2021 at 8:19 am

It’s almost like we’re getting a preview of what Sniffy Biden’s “green” energy grid is going to be like…

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Justin January 29, 2021 at 10:10 am

This was not a transformer fire, this was a 17Kv line that broke and hit the ground. I have video of the line arching and burning the ground

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Charles U Farley January 29, 2021 at 3:31 pm

This is one of those times that I wish we could post videos in the comments… Grats on getting some awesome footage!

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