Overload reported to have caused a power cable fire and outages in Rajepur villages

2026Published 29 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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What happened

In the Ganga Par area of Rajepur, Farrukhabad, a fault in a power cable started a fire on Friday morning. Sparks fell near shops beside the pole, alarming traders and residents. Supply to about half a dozen villages was interrupted. Villagers notified the electricity sub-centre, after which supply was isolated. Staff were sent to the site and repair of the burnt cable was started. According to the report, the fault was linked to overload on the cable on the pole. It was not reported whether supply had been restored.

Contributing factors

The report attributes the fault to overload on the cable lying on the pole. No independent technical finding is given.

Lessons learned

Load monitoring of distribution cables can reduce the chance of overload faults.
Prompt isolation after a report of sparks reduces risk to nearby property and people.
Clear updates to nearby communities during repairs help keep people clear of the site.

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Source

bhaskar.com

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