Transformer explosion knocks out power in Boonton
EIR-1320Provisional entry. A local news headline and one sentence confirm a transformer explosion and a power cut in Boonton during a storm; the cause, the scale of the outage and any damage or injuries are not reported. Next update: 26 September 2026.
News 12 reported on 16 May 2018 that a transformer explosion had knocked out power to residents in Boonton. The same short report said heavy rain and strong winds had pulled down trees and power lines in the town. It did not say whether the weather caused the explosion, and it gave no figures for customers affected, damage, injuries or the response.
The report described heavy rain and strong winds that brought down trees and power lines. It did not state a cause for the transformer explosion.
- When a storm and an equipment failure are reported together, operators should record each fact separately until a cause is confirmed.
- Early outage notices should say clearly when customer numbers, damage and injuries are not yet known.
- Circuits exposed to falling trees and lines need a prompt check after high wind, even if the failed item has not been identified.
Published 2026-09-26. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.