Power Restored at Liberty Station After Transformer Blow

An underground transformer blew Friday in Liberty Station, moving the sewer cover and pushing smoke into the air. San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and San Diego Gas & Electric crews were called to 2230 Truxtun Road just before 2 p.m.  NBC 7 Investigates: ‘Ladies-Only’ Lawsuits A temporary shelter in place was issued for Explorer Elementary School, High Tech High and the school at The Rock Church.A power outage was reported at 1:33 p.m. affecting 1200 customers in Point Loma, according to the SDG&E website. SDG&E spokesperson Joe Britton said all power was restored to the area at 3:45 p.m. Meeting Between Korean Leaders Sparks Hope in Watch Party Viewers SDFD spokesperson Jose Ysea told NBC 7 the power outage could last several hours.A nearby shopping center was without power due to the loss of the transformer. Ex-Poway Superintendent Defends His Past After Plea Deal No one was injured, Ysea said.The neighborhood is west of San Diego International Airport and north of Harbor Drive.Photo Credit: Artie Ojeda, NBC 7
Source: NBC San Diego