South McCarran closure

Reno Fire Department closed South McCarran Boulevard near Neil Road for about two hours Saturday after an underground power box exploded.

The small explosion just after 7 p.m. led to a power outage in the area, and NV Energy is now investigating. At one point more than a thousand customers were without power.

There were no injuries and Reno Fire Department says there is no threat to the public.

South McCarran Boulevard has reopened to traffic.

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An investigation by the Reno Fire Department has South McCarran Boulevard closed between Airway Drive and Meadowood Mall Circle.

You're being asked to avoid the area at this time.

We have a crew there working to gather more information and will update this story as we learn more.