The explosion of a transformer has caused Trucks Unlimited to close down for the day.

A fire broke out on a hydro pole after a transformer blew early this morning, causing the entire building to lose all power. Trucks Unlimited owner John Fehr says this took him by surprise. “I was sitting having coffee with a customer and

Fire damage on the hydro pole (Photo credit: John Fehr) all of a sudden the lights went out.” He adds “One of the guys came in and said that the transformer blew up and our pole was on fire.”

According to Fehr, power outages are not altogether uncommon though, when they do happen, they typically will only last for a few minutes. “I called Manitoba Hydro right away,” explains Fehr, “and they were here within fifteen minutes and got the situation under control.”

Fehr sent all of his employees home within an hour and a half work this morning for an unexpected long weekend.

Business will resume tomorrow as normal.