Transformer 'Explosion' Cuts Power To 500 In Chatham

CHATHAM, NJ - A transformer explosion has robbed power to around 500 residents in Chatham Borough Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.

Officials said the outage is focused around North Passaic Avenue and that JCP&L have been notified and are on-scene.

According to the JCP&L outage map, there is an estimated restoration time of 3:30 p.m.

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