Transformer fire at Trejo substation in Silao disrupts supply in Irapuato
EIR-1184Provisional entry. A single news report confirms a transformer fire at the Trejo substation in Silao and supply cuts in parts of Irapuato, with CFE saying 79.9 per cent of affected areas had been restored; the cause, the time of the fire, any injuries and whether the rest of the supply was restored are not yet known. Next update: 24 September 2026.
A news report says a transformer at the Trejo substation in Silao caught fire and interrupted electricity supply in some areas of Irapuato. CFE said supply had been restored to 79.9 per cent of the affected areas. The report does not say when the fire started, what caused it, whether anyone was injured, or whether the remaining supply was later restored.
The report does not give a cause.
- A transformer fire at one substation can interrupt supply in a neighbouring town, so restoration plans should cover areas beyond the substation itself.
- Early public updates should state what share of affected supply has been restored and what remains out.
- Until a cause is reported, a restoration figure should not be treated as evidence of why the transformer failed.
Published 2026-09-23. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.