Transformer At Washington Co. Power Plant Catches Fire

ELRAMA, Pa. (KDKA) - Crews are on the scene at a Washington County power plant after a large transformer caught fire.

Dispatchers confirm a transformer at GenOn Energy caught on fire Tuesday afternoon, the call coming in shortly after 3:30 p.m.

#BREAKING: Large transformer on fire at the GenOn Power Plant in Elrama along Rt 837 near West Elizabeth. #NewsChopper2 @KDKA pic.twitter.com/ZbrNhnZVmn

— Ian Smith (@ismithKDKA) February 18, 2020

NewsChopper 2 flew over the scene. Crews could be scene at the top of a tall transformer, several fire trucks gathered down below.

So far, no injuries have been reported.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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• Washington County
• Fire