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Heard on: Jefferson Hills Public Safety · 1/17/2026 09:35 PM
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The lights are out at Brentwood Towne Square and Route 51, and I see someone lighting up.
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I assume the transmission or transformers are blown.
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Power outage and explosion near Route 51

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a power outage and apparent transformer explosion near Route 51 and Brentwood Towne Square. Duquesne Light was notified, and parts of the area were reported to be blocked off. It appears that electrical equipment failure may have caused the outage.

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PA-51 & Towne Square Wy, Brentwood, PA 15227
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