Watch: Transformer explodes at Hoover Dam in US. Check out viral video

A few visitors, who were enjoying the view of the Hoover Dam, were in for a surprise when an explosion occurred at one of its transformers. The incident was filmed by a visitor and shared on social media. The video went viral, creating a lot of attention among the public and viewers. Thankfully, there were neither any injuries and nor did the power generation cease. The incident took place on July 19.

After the explosion, the officials at the dam made concerted efforts to extinguish the fire before the fire department arrived to control the blaze and secure the area. The electricity generated at the dam feeds the states of California, Nevada and Arizona.



The dam was constructed in 1936 and supports more than 20 million people and farmers today. Lake Mead, formed as a result of the construction of the dam, is also the largest freshwater reservoir in the US. Built on the Colorado River in the Black Canyon, it was dedicated to the nation by President Roosevelt. More than a hundred lives were lost in making the Hoover Dam, which has been named after President Herbert Hoover. More than 7 million tourists visit the area each year, and it is a very popular dam known worldwide.

The explosion had occured at transformer no. 5 at the dam. Doug Hendrix, the deputy public affairs specialist, suggested that the explosion may have been caused due to a fault in a specific transformer component. Tourists have been freely moving around despite the blast, and authorities did not provide any more information. They are relieved that nobody was harmed and that power production was unaffected.