Heat is On, Causing Transformers to Explode: Underground explosion shuts down Madison Street in Toledo, Ohio

JULY 15, 2015

 

TOLEDO, OHIO

 

BLADE STAFF

 

An underground explosion forced authorities to close part of Madison Street in downtown Toledo during the afternoon rush hour Tuesday.

Firefighters responded about 3:30 p.m. when smoke from beneath the street began to fill the air along Madison Street.

Firefighters said they believe an underground electrical transformer exploded.

Crews closed Madison between North Erie and North Huron streets. Authorities evacuated the Louisville Building and Martini and Nuzzi’s as a precaution, fire officials said.

The street remained closed into the evening as firefighters and Toledo Edison crews investigated the explosion.