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Transformer Blast in French Quarter | New Orleans News
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A transformer exploded in the French Quarter on July 4th, plunging 900 people into darkness — and leaving Entergy baffled about the cause. Despite routine inspections and post-rain checks that found nothing amiss, the damage was too severe to trace. Residents and businesses, caught off guard on a holiday, are left frustrated and seeking answers. Entergy is now scanning similar equipment for risks and deploying new remote monitoring tech to track water, oil, temperature, and pressure underground — a crucial step toward preventing future blackouts and keeping New Orleans’ lights on.
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