On Sunday February 16th, 2025, shortly after 3am Watertown Fire Rescue was dispatched to a fire alarm at Target. En route it was discovered that a vehicle had collided with a high voltage switch station. Battalion 1, Engine 4, Engine 3, and Medic 4 were dispatched in response to the incident. The units separated after receiving a report of a car accident. Engine 4 and Medic 4 diverted to the accident scene, while Battalion 1 and Engine 3 continued to investigate a fire alarm. The car accident occurred near 1121 19th St SE, where it was discovered that one vehicle had collided with a high-voltage power switch station. The impact sheared the power cabinet from its base and stretched the high-voltage lines. The driver managed to climb out of the vehicle, where a WPD officer assisted them to safety. A secure area was established, and the driver was evaluated by WFR paramedics but did not require transport to the hospital. Watertown Municipal Utilities was called to disconnect power to the switch station so the vehicle could be searched for any additional victims and be safely removed by a towing company. Meanwhile, Battalion 1 and Engine 3 determined that the fire alarm was triggered by the power surge resulting from the car accident. The area affected stretched from 19th Street to 29th Street, south of Highway 212, along 15th Ave SE. Multiple businesses and street lights were observed flashing on and off due to the damaged switch station. Municipal Utilities disconnected the power to the switch station, the vehicle was removed and no other victims found. Utilities then began repairs on the damage. Power will remain unavailable in the affected area and to businesses until Municipal Utilities can complete the necessary repairs to the switch station. They hope to restore power within the next few hours.