Explosion in San Pedro de Macoris

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An explosion of a transformer at the San Pedro 1 electricity substation caused a major blackout throughout San Pedro de Macoris and several other eastern municipalities and cities yesterday evening. The explosion occurred at 9:30pm, causing a fire that was not extinguished by firefighters until 11:30pm. The municipalities of San Pedro de Macoris, Consuelo and Quisqueya were affected, as well as others in the province of Hato Mayor (El Valle, Sabana de la Mar) and Miches in El Seibo province.

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