Firefighters in Monroe have a few words of caution about downed power lines.  On Friday evening, firefighters responded to a possible transformer explosion at Monroe Turnpike at Highland Drive and found a primary wire down, arcing and burning in the roadway. 

The burning wire left a deep hole in the roadway, which needed to be repaired before traffic could pass.  After power was disconnected, firefighters dumped approximately 150 gallons of water in the hole, which proceeded to quickly boil and turn to steam. 

Monroe fire officials say that shows the danger in these power lines and remind people that when there are lines on the ground, stay away and call the power company.  

While firefighters were on the scene, a resident in a nearby house noticed smoke in their residence.  Crews checked and found no fire, but smoke from the burning wire was entering the house.  

Eversource was able to restore partial power while repairs were being made.