Fire at PPL substation lights up sky in Allentown

What happened

A fire was reported at a PPL substation in Allentown. A published headline described a large ball of electricity in the air that lit up the evening sky. The cause, the equipment involved, any damage or injuries, and whether power was lost have not been reported.

Contributing factors

Not reported.

Lessons learned

1. A bright electrical display at a substation can be reported before the failed equipment is identified.
2. Operators should confirm the site, the time and any outage before treating a headline as a complete account.
3. Keep early reports matched to the named site so later accounts are not recorded as a separate incident.

Source

wfmz.com