Lightning hits transformer; Roslindale Square loses power
By adamg - 7/18/12 - 5:16 pm
Firefighters rushed to Washington Street by JJ Brannelly's after lightning hit a transformer shortly before 5 p.m. Wires fell on a parked car and residences and businesses in the area lost power.
Willy got some video.
UPDATE: Jason Laramie reports the power came back around 5:50 p.m.
Not long after, Todd Gutner was going over the day's weather news on WBZ when lightning hit the station. Donna Halper reports:
Professional; he continued, while auxiliary power went on.
Joshua Miller recorded:
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That was fun...
But it was even more fun watching the collection of 1970s "We're 4" promos for WBZ that popped up after the first clip. There's Sharon King! And Tony Pepper! And the BU football team!