Power Line Explosion Looks Like Fireworks DisplaybrResidents thought they were attending New Year celebrations after an explosion in power lines looked like a fireworks display.brbrThe electrical surge happened in Pasig City, Philippines on May 16. The power lines started sparking allegedly because of 'jumpers' or illegal electricity connections where locals tap into the grid - causing a surge in power.brbrThe balls of sparks continued for around ten minutes before eventually subsiding.