CL&P Transformer Explosion/Brush Fire - Preston

March 28, 2006 - At around 16:00hrs a transformer explosion occurred at the CL&P plant on the banks of the Quinebaug River. This explosion sparked a large brush fire that sent Preston City, Poqutonuck, and City of Norwich Units to the scene. It was unclear at the time whether the stations were still charged with electricity. Crews waited for CL&P representative to arrive to secure power before extinguishing the fire. Fire crews from Lisbon, Franklin, Griswold, and Jewett City were responding to numerous fire alarms since the power was out in the area. Taftville and Lisbon were both dispatched to Rt 12 for a brush fire but upon investigation it was determined the smoke was from the Preston fire.