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Giants' Stars React To Blue Light Over NYC

Nov 18, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) rushes past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW YORK (WFAN) -- A transformer explosion at a Con Ed facility in Queens caused New York City's skyline to be illuminated in a blue glow on Thursday night.

NYC athletes began to chime in on social media as the flashing light show unfolded.


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Giants running back Saquon Barkley was one of several athletes caught by surprise.

He tweeted: "What just happened to the sky in New York.... or am I tripping!??"

What just happened to the sky in New York.... or am I tripping!??

— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) December 28, 2018

Linebacker Tae Davis replied to Barkley's tweet: "Thought i was tripping too.."

Thought i was tripping too..

— Tae Davis (@Tae_Davis1) December 28, 2018

The NYPD's official Twitter account tweeted:

"ADVISORY: The lights you have seen throughout the city appear to have been from a transformer explosion at a Con Ed facility in Queens. The fire is under control, will update as more info becomes available."

ADVISORY: The lights you have seen throughout the city appear to have been from a transformer explosion at a Con Ed facility in Queens. The fire is under control, will update as more info becomes available. Follow @fdny, @NYPD114pct and @conedison. pic.twitter.com/fdzQKs1wVV

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 28, 2018

The phenomenon occurred at the Astoria East Substation on 20th Avenue and 32nd Street shortly after 9 p.m. Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan residents were able to witness the eerie glow.