A transformer exploded in the Woodmont Triangle area of Bethesda early last evening, knocking out power to several businesses, among other Pepco customers. Residents in the area reported hearing a loud explosion shortly after 6:00 PM Thursday. Among the businesses that went dark following the explosion were 7-Eleven at 7820 Wisconsin Avenue, the CVS Pharmacy across the street, Z-Burger, Tastee Diner, Starbucks (which is currently closed for remodeling), and Dog Haus Biergarten. The traffic signal at the intersection of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues also went out.
Pepco restored power to CVS Pharmacy and 7-Eleven by late evening. Montgomery County police directed traffic at the dark intersection. Power was restored to the rest of the affected customers by this morning.
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