Spawn-we were told that the flashes were actually transformers blowing out all over the state. A few friends watching from NY, actually saw NJ go black one by one grid, like from a movie. We didn't have power for 6 days or so, but others are still without power. It was pretty scary there for a while, with all that was happening. A friend saw several trees crash through neighbor's houses, right across the street. Stay safe, all affected, and recovering, and most of all, remain hopeful and positive.