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Transformer Fire Knocks Out Power to Edison and Watchung Areas of West Orange

Cynthia Cumming

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 • 10:12pm

WEST ORANGE. NJ - The West Orange Police Department has confirmed that a transformer fire has caused a power outage in the area of Edison Middle School, and Watchung Heights. PSEG is on the scene in an effort to restore power. No time has been given as to when power will be restored.

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