Electrical fire puts on show in Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON (WABC) -- A electrical fire that caused a power outage in Mount Vernon put on quite a show for residents who were left in the dark.

The fire department was called to Grand Street just before 1 a.m. on a report of a utility pole on fire.

When they tried to put it out, it caused an explosion and a shower of sparks.

Con Edison crews shut down power to about 650 customers so the fire could be safely put out.

Electricity should be restored by 6 a.m.

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