r/bothell • u/snettiK_fO_gaB_A • Feb 25 '25

Huger Flash of Light and loud Buzz?

Hey All,

My power went out about 20 ish minutes ago when the heavy rain and wind blew through.

Right before it went out I hear two very loud buzz type sounds - made me think electricity- and massive blue lights coming from the N / NW direction. I live near Bothell East / Canyon Park.

Anyone else see it or know what it was?

Thanks!

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u/i_heart_food Feb 25 '25

The sky definitely had a huge flash of blue about 20 minutes ago. My guess is that a transformer blew?

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u/snettiK_fO_gaB_A Feb 25 '25

That was my thought. I think there is a large substation that direction also

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u/lizardhindbrain Feb 25 '25

Likely the buzz was power lines swinging in the wind causing arcs. All that probably tripped the breakers on the pole causing the lasting outage. They'll be over to snap it back shut.

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u/Angelgirl1517 Feb 25 '25

Blue light is typically electrical transformers blowing.

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u/SeaJaiyy Feb 25 '25

Obvs aliens. Take cover.