Watch: Dramatic flares as power surges through cables in US winter storm

According to local media, the incident was caused by a transformer which blew during a storm

Power surges in Louisiana (Chris Fitzmorris)

Power cables put on a dramatic light show as wintry weather caused disruption in parts of the United States.

Video taken by Chris Fitzmorris showed power racing through the lines in Kenner, Louisiana, on Monday as thousands in the New Orleans area were left without power.