Transformer explosion causes power outage at Santa Rosa Junior College

<p>A blown transformer was blamed for a widespread power outage at Santa Rosa Junior College Friday afternoon, authorities said.</p><p>People initially reported hearing a loud explosion or what they thought were gunshots at about 12:30 p.m., campus police dispatcher Monica Chavez said.</p><p>Power was out in several buildings on campus as a result of the blown transformer in the 400 block of Elliot Avenue.</p><p>Authorities used Nixle to update students and staff.</p><p>The power was restored at about 1:30 p.m., Chavez said.</p><p>— Derek Moore</p>