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Transformer explosion causes sparks and flames near Oakwood, Detroit MI

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Oakwood & Schaefer Hwy, Detroit, MI 48217

A passerby reported hearing an explosion and seeing sparks and flames near a transformer around the area of Schaefer and Oakwood in Detroit.

Audio|Source: Wayne County Public Safety
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It's going to be near the train V-Doc.
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Passerby, I heard some type of explosion. It's all sparks and the flames.
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They're no longer sparking flames, but it's a transformer, possibly blue.

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Location mentioned:
Oakwood & Schaefer Hwy, Detroit, MI 48217
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