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Blown fuse leads to power outages in Westerville

Power outages are being reported in the City of Westerville on Tuesday morning. (Viewer provided video)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Power outages are being reported in the City of Westerville on Tuesday morning.

A substation near the intersection of Maxtown Road and McCorkle Boulevard blew a fuse.

An ABC 6 viewer shared video of the incident that looks like fireworks are coming from the building.

Westerville dispatch said it led to a few transformers catching fire, leading to power outages.

This story will be updated.

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