The 1100 block of Blue Ridge Lane in the city of Colton experienced an underground explosion early this afternoon. Smoke could be seen in the area and the smell of burning was evident as well. No homes or property was damaged and the cause is yet to be determined.City of Colton Utility workers reported to residents that they would be without power for the next few hours but crews are working to restore power as soon as possible.
Crews were able to work diligently for hours and finally have all the electricity in the neighborhood up and working by 9 pm that evening. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.