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NV Energy substation fire near South Decatur Boulevard and West Pyle Avenue

July 2020Published 25 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where: substation near South Decatur Boulevard and West Pyle Avenue
Operator: NV Energy
What: fire at substation affected 8,600 customers
Injuries: None reported
Cause: transformer failure at the substation

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Companies named in the reporting of this entry (being named is not a finding of fault): NV Energy

What happened

Electrical power was restored in southwest Las Vegas after a fire late on 30 July 2020 at an NV Energy electrical substation near South Decatur Boulevard and West Pyle Avenue. The fire affected 8,600 customers. Power was restored to the last customers by 5.45 a.m. on 31 July. Firefighters and police were called at about 11.15 p.m. to the substation. Police evacuated an unspecified number of houses. No injuries were reported, and the source gave no details of damage to the substation.

Contributing factors

NV Energy said the fire was caused by a transformer failure at the substation. No further technical detail was reported.

Lessons learned

A transformer failure at a distribution substation can interrupt supply to thousands of customers until crews restore power safely.
Substation fires near houses require a shared plan between emergency services and the operator for evacuations.

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Published 2026-09-25. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.

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