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Explosion, Fire At Madison Gas And Electric
July 19, 2019
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A fire at a Madison power substation knocked out power to thousands, forcing closures and traffic snarls through much of the day Friday, July 19, 2019.
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Thick, black smoke blanketed Madison’s east side after an explosion at Madison Gas and Electric at about 7:40 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2019.
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Festival Foods on East Washington Avenue hands out bottles of water to Madison emergency workers during the fire at Madison Gas and Electric.
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Madison firefighters and Madison Gas and Electric staff after a fire was put out at the utilities substation on North Livingston Street on Friday, July 19, 2019.
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