Update (1455 EST):
Update (1357 EST): Fire extinguished.
#Hooverdam – the fire was extinguished before Boulder City Fire Department arrived on scene. Bureau of Reclamation/ Hoover Dam will be handling any additional questions.
— CityofBoulderCityNV (@BoulderCityNev) July 19, 2022
Update (1352 EST): Fire still burning at Arizona Turbine House.
Fire still burning at the Arizona Turbine House, Hoover Dam. Boulder City, NV Fire Department responding. pic.twitter.com/nqQjtxIp5e
— Tessaron News (@TessaronF) July 19, 2022
Update (1315 EST): Explosion appears to have occurred in the Arizona Turbine Wing which houses 9 of the 17 turbines in the U-shape facility.
Moments ago, tourists at the Hoover Dam recorded this video showing what appears to be an explosion. This is developing.
Explosion at Hoover Dam moments ago pic.twitter.com/XF7szHnEY5
— Tessaron News (@TessaronF) July 19, 2022
