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Transformer fire at Newark substation cuts power to thousands of AEP customers

2017Published 18 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where
Newark substation, United States
Operator
American Electric Power (AEP)
What
Transformer fire caused power outage
Outcome
Power restored after outage to more than 4,200 customers

Companies named in the reporting of this entry (being named is not a finding of fault): American Electric Power

What happened

A transformer fire was reported at a substation in Newark, United States, operated by American Electric Power (AEP), causing a power outage affecting more than 4,200 AEP customers. Reporting indicates power was later restored. The cause of the fire, the emergency response and any injuries were not reported in the available material, which is a headline and short summary only.

Contributing factors

Not reported.

Lessons learned

  1. A transformer fire at a substation interrupted supply to over 4,200 customers, so operators must keep restoration and switching plans current.
  2. Early reports on a substation transformer fire gave only outage numbers, so operators should expect limited public detail at first.

More lessons on outages, backup supply and restoration, from every incident on the register.

Not yet known

  • Cause of the fire
  • Emergency response details
  • Any injuries
  • Transformer model and age

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Source

10tv.com

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Published 2026-09-18. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.

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