Fire at Manali substation causes power outage in Chennai
Sept 2024Published 29 Sept 2026
Companies named in this entry: Tamil Nadu Generation
What happened
On 12 September 2024 a fire was reported at the Manali substation in Chennai, India, and power was lost in areas from Manali to the Mint. Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation said efforts were underway to restore supply as soon as possible, and that fire and rescue officials were trying to put out the flames. A utility official was reported as saying the fire was not caused by overload, because demand was not as high as in summer. The cause of the fire, the extent of damage, and whether anyone was injured were not reported in this account.
Contributing factors
The source does not report a cause. A utility official said the fire was not caused by overload.
Lessons learned
- A substation fire can interrupt supply across a wide urban area even when demand is below seasonal peaks.
- Statements on demand should be kept separate from what is not yet known about the ignition source.
- Restoration progress and any injuries should be confirmed before they are treated as settled.
Source
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Published 2026-09-29. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.