Cleveland Power Outage Map: Transformer Explosion Knocks Out Electricity On West Side | Watch

Cleveland's west side plunged into darkness Monday evening when a power transformer exploded, sparking fires that spread to multiple utility poles and knocked out electricity for hundreds. The blast near West 44th and Fenwick roads followed a utility pole collapse—no vehicle involved, just structural failure—triggering loud pops and flickering lights across Ohio City blocks. Cleveland Public Power (CPP) crews rushed in, as residents reported red skies and a nearby house ablaze. Officials at the scene confirmed to 3News that a reported transformer explosion has caused widespread power outages on Cleveland's west side Monday evening. Firefighters from the Cleveland Division battled the inferno, confirming electrical events downed lines across roads.