Officials say a "reported transformer explosion" on Cleveland's west side knocked down multiple power lines, causing widespread outages in the area.

A power transformer exploded in Cleveland, Ohio, spreading fire to multiple utility poles and leaving large swaths of the city’s west side without power, officials said.

A shed fire spread to high-voltage power lines and a transformer in Loudoun County. Fire officials say a transformer explosion occurred due to the line location. No injuries or displacements were ...