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A transformer fire at Hoover Dam was quickly extinguished

A transformer exploded Tuesday at the landmark, producing a cloud of thick, black smoke and flames that were quickly extinguished. No one was hurt and the cause of the incident is under investigation.
Updated July 19, 2022 at 3:54 PM ET

BOULDER CITY, Nev. — A transformer exploded Tuesday at Hoover Dam, producing a cloud of thick, black smoke and flames that were

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