Fire reported at power substation in Noida causing local blackout
EIR-0947Other entries that name Noida
Provisional entry. Confirmed: a fire at a Noida power substation on 19 August 2020 that cut power to the surrounding sector. Not yet known: the substation and operator, the cause, the damage, the outage duration and any injuries. Next update: 17 September 2026.
A fire was reported at a power substation in Noida, India, on 19 August 2020, causing a blackout in the surrounding sector. The report indicates that several fire engines attended the site and that the fire occurred during rain. The source is a headline and summary only. The substation name and operator, the cause, the extent of damage, the duration of the outage and whether anyone was hurt are not reported.
Not reported. The report refers to rain at the time, but no cause has been confirmed.
- Substation fires can remove supply from a whole district, so operators should hold tested switching and restoration plans for loss of a single site.
- Pre-arranged access and water supply arrangements with the local fire service shorten response times at grid sites.
- Early and clear public communication about expected restoration times limits the impact of a localised blackout.
Published 2026-09-17. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.