"bud--" wrote in message eb.com...
On 10/30/2012 12:48 PM, Oren wrote:
Video:

http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/americas-newsroom/index.html#/v/1933950738001/manhattan-electrical-substation-explosion-caught-on-video/?playlist_id=86909

If anyone sees information on what actually happened a link would be appreciated.



Trees and large branches falling on the powerlines causes short circuits...which damage transformers.

Maybe someday we'll figure out not to plant trees near the lines.