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Blown transformer in Mills 50 sets palm tree on fire

PHOTO BY PETE SECHLER

In the early evening of Monday, July 28, a transformer blew in front of Colonial Photo and Hobby (Website) in the Mills 50 District, right at the intersection of Mills Avenue and Colonial Drive.

At roughly 4:44 p.m. Orlando Fire Department was called to the scene of a “Structural Fire,” according to PulsePoint.org. The incident was dealt with quickly and crews suppressed it within just a few minutes, according to onlookers, with minimal damage, and no injuries were reported. Though the tree is looking a big frazzled. Traffic was blocked at the intersection during the incident.

Colonial Photo and Hobby is located at 634 N. Mills Avenue [GMap].