Firefighters are on the scene of a transformer fire that exploded in a section of Paterson at this time.
According to officials, the transformer caught fire at 154 Sherman Avenue just before 8:40 a.m., then exploded.
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The electrical fire left over 1000 homes and businesses in parts of Paterson and Totowa without power.
Officials have not confirmed what caused the transformer to burst into flames.
There were no injuries reported.
PSE&G has reported that they expect power to be restored to that area by 11:00 p.m.