New York skyline turns BRIGHT BLUE after power plant explosion

New York City’s night sky was turned a bizarre blue on Thursday night after an explosion at a Con Edison plant - causing panic and confusion for millions. Bewildered residents took to the streets and shared images on social media after the haze filled the sky at around for three minutes after the blast at the substation in Astoria, Queens. Power was cut at many addresses across the area including the nearby La Guardia airport, which was forced to ground all flights for more than an hour during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. Officials at the notorious Rikers Island jail were also forced to use backup generators when their electricity shut off for 25 minutes and there were delays on the subway. There were no injuries in the blast, the fire was quickly contained, and many saw the lighter side of the mystifying incident. The NYPD jokingly confirmed that aliens had not invaded, while others shared memes comparing scenes from science-fiction films. Original Video: Daily Mail Facebook: Daily Mail IG: Daily Mail Snap: Daily Mail Twitter: Daily Mail Pinterest: Daily Mail Google : DailyMail Get the free Daily Mail mobile app: