Rodent causes power outage in Green Cove Springs that knocked out multiple traffic lights on US 17

A blown transformer sparked a fire Wednesday morning in Green Cove Springs, shutting down one road and affecting multiple traffic lights on busy US 17.

The city said power was restored around 7 a.m., explaining that a rodent had chewed into a wire, which caused the fire.

The Green Cove Springs Police Department said around 6 a.m. that Harbor Road was closed because of the blown transformer, which had also cut power to multiple traffic lights on US 17.

The city posted that it was aware of the outage in Magnolia Point and the surrounding area and had crews working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

Green Cove Springs PD asked drivers to avoid the area as emergency services and Electric Department personnel would be trying to work.

If you’re still experiencing an outage, contact the city of Green Cove Springs at 904-297-7500 or text “HI” to 904-560-5116.

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Source: News4jax