Transformer explosion at Con Ed plant lights up sky in NYC

ASTORIA, Queens -- Authorities are investigating a transformer explosion at a power plant that lit up the sky over Queens Thursday night.

It happened at the Astoria East and North Queens Con Ed plant.
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New Yorkers reported seeing massive blue lights in the city following the explosion and took to social media to share photos and videos.




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The NYPD says a fire caused by the explosion is under control.

The mayor's office says there are scattered power outages, including at LaGuardia Airport. The FAA has issued a ground stop at LaGuardia while they investigate.





The NYPD says there have been no injuries.



There is no 7 train service between 74 St-Broadway and Flushing-Main St in both directions after a power outage caused by the explosion.