Fire reported at a 66 kV substation in Ludhiana

What happened

A fire, described in reporting as massive, was reported at a 66 kV substation in Ludhiana on 12 December 2024. A director of PSPCL was reported to have visited the site to oversee restoration. PSPCL was quoted as saying it was committed to minimising disruptions and addressing the situation swiftly. The cause, the extent of damage, any injuries and the effect on supply were not reported in the source available to the register.

Contributing factors

The source does not report a cause or any contributing factor.

Lessons learned

1. A substation fire should trigger an early check of supply impact and a clear restoration plan once the site is safe.
2. Early reports often omit cause and damage, so operators should confirm what failed before drawing conclusions.
3. Keep a record of the equipment involved, the response and the restoration steps for later review.

Source

thestatesman.com