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GPD: Significant explosion causes major power outage

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A significant explosion near a community pantry in east Gallup caused a power outage Tuesday.

GALLUP, N.M. — A significant explosion near a community pantry in east Gallup caused a power outage Tuesday.

Officials say a transformer failed and blew up. No one was injured during the fire.

Gallup police say they responded to an explosion near the community pantry on Hasler Valley Road. This impacted electricity and traffic signals in the area.

Police say Crownpoint was also experiencing a power outage and telephone disruption. They ask anyone with an emergency to call 928-637-3694.

No word on when power could be restored or what caused it.

Stay with KOB 4 Eyewitness News and KOB.com for updates.

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