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Transformer fire at Pattabhiram substation prompts swift replacement

2024Published 29 Sept 2026

Companies named in this entry: Tamil Nadu Generation

One of three 16 MVA power transformers at the Pattabhiram substation was damaged by fire. The incident caused a night-long power cut in the locality. Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation replaced and energised the transformer within days.

  1. Maintain spare transformers for rapid replacement after fire damage.
  2. Plan for staged load transfer when commissioning replacement units.
  3. Address residual minor disruptions promptly after major equipment failure.

Published 2026-09-29. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.

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