Transformer fire in Co-op City causes widespread power outage

Police say power is slowly being restored to residents Friday night.

News 12 Staff

Feb 27, 2021, 3:31 PM

Updated 1,317 days ago

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An underground transformer fire in Co-op City left thousands without power Friday. 
Police sources say the incident began in the basement of building 8 around 10 a.m. FDNY crews responded to put the fire out. 
The power outage affected Section 1 in Co-op City, which is buildings 1-8. Census data shows that 9,000 residents live in those buildings, and have an average age of 55.
Police say power is slowly being restored to residents Friday night.