Transformer explodes on Hawthorne

This transformer on SE 16th and Hawthorne burned and exploded today. It knocked out power to the Barley Mill, but they still served beer by candlelight. Notice the free WiFi thingie isn't harmed.

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Travel & Events

Tags:

• portland
• oregon
• transformer
• explode
• fire

[Lachlant1984]

Whilst the transformer didn't explode with a loud BOOM and shoot fire everywhere, I didn't like the way it sparked and crackled like it did, you can hardly call that an explosion, but it sure looked nasty. Did you just happen to be recording a video of the power pole when the transformer shorted out?

[oregone]

I know. I should change the title since it's more of a fizzle than an explosion. I wasn't quick enough on the draw to get the first "explosion" on camera, as it was a fair bit more impressive.

[whyhate007]

What exploded? I didn't see a Transformer explode. I saw a couple wires shorting out, but nothing exciting at all. I would have loved to see it explode, but, no nothing happened all that great :(

[lonewolfintj]

Badly mislabeled: this transformer does not "explode" or even come close to it. There are some arcs on the wires near the transformer, that's all.

THIS is what a "transformer explosion" looks like, so you'll know from now on: watch?v=WkDCS8xeobg

Grade: C (mildly interesting but badly labeled). Stars: 3.

[snomimons]

that explosion was sick!

[twosevenboy]

find whoever is in charge of titles and fire that guy

[ohmmeters]

Wow, how cute :)

[joperealsamesta]

that suks, is that a xplotion for you? u are a girl

[KingCitaldo125]

You meant:

Transformer sparks lots; NBD.

[burn19ballz]

FAIL

[hafy12]

@lonewolfintj ur a fag

[ThriceDice]

Optimus Prime could've kicked that transformer's ass.

[westvil1]

boring......

[Hein122]

nice explosion.