Transformer fire reported to have cut power in Kato Patisia
July 2026Published 30 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
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Companies named in the reporting of this entry (being named is not a finding of fault): DEDDIE
What happened
A fire was reported on Thursday in a power transformer belonging to DEDDIE near the railway lines, close to the intersection of Liosion Street and Stratigou Kallari Street in Kato Patisia, Athens. Fire crews responded, and DEDDIE shut off power to the area as a precaution. Traffic police diverted vehicles at the Liosion and Stratigou Kallari junction and at Liosion's intersection with Kourtidou. The cause, any injuries, and how long power stayed off were not reported.
Lessons learned
- A distribution transformer beside a busy road and railway needs a response plan that covers both the fire and traffic diversion.
- Operators should be able to isolate a local transformer quickly so a fire does not affect a wider area.
- After a precautionary shutdown, crews should confirm the equipment is safe before restoring supply, and record what is still unknown about the cause.
More lessons on electrical protection and isolation, outages, backup supply and restoration, from every incident on the register.
Source
Published 2026-09-30. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
