EFFINGHAM — The Fire Department was called to the 100 block of Poplar Drive in Effingham Friday morning, at around 10:00, to reports of a transformer flaring-up. Upon arrival, crews located the flare and ensured that no flammable objects were nearby and stood by until Ameren Arrived on scene to deactivate the power and remedy the issue.
Ameren arrived at approximately 10:15 and shut off power to the line.