Officials report possible cause of Wilkes-Barre Township fire

Julia Priest

May 22, 2024 at 10:49 PM·1 min read

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is learning more about what caused transformer fires in a Wilkes-Barre business district.

Officials say the fires were likely caused by a tractor-trailer that snagged power lines in Wilkes-Barre Township.

Many without power in Lackawanna County

Around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday thick, black smoke could be seen in the area of Coal Street and Highland Park Boulevard as a result of burning oil from the transformers.

The fire knocked out traffic lights and caused roughly 500 PPL customers to go hours without power.

As of Wednesday, power has been restored.

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