NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police say many buildings in downtown Newark have lost power after a transformer explosion and underground fire.
Officials say three people were injured Tuesday but their conditions aren't yet known.
Newark police say Public Service Electric & Gas was working on the transformer when it caught fire and exploded.
Workers in a downtown building say they heard a loud boom and everyone evacuated.
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Black plumes of smoke came from the ground but disappeared as firefighters extinguished flaming debris.
PSE&G says it's trying to determine extent of damage.