Transformer fire reported at Georgia Power substation in Norcross

Early on 22 September 2026, a published report says fire crews were called at 12.58 am to a transformer fire at a Georgia Power high-voltage substation in Norcross, Georgia. Crews are reported to have found intense heat and a large fire inside the perimeter, set a protective area, and brought the fire under control by 6.32 am. Georgia Power staff are reported to have managed electrical hazards, and a hazardous-materials team and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division monitored the area for possible environmental exposure. No injuries were reported. More than 13,000 people in the area were reported to have lost power. The cause had not been determined. The report does not name the substation, describe the damage, or say how long the outage lasted. Georgia Power was reported to have taken the site over afterwards to investigate and start repairs.

Not reported. The cause of the transformer fire had not been determined.

1. Substation transformer fires need the operator and fire crews working together so electrical hazards are managed before anyone enters the perimeter.
2. Where oil or other materials may be released, environmental checks should start while the fire is still being fought.
3. If the cause is still unknown once the fire is under control, keep the site secured for investigation before repairs proceed.

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