Transformer fire disrupts downtown power in Berkeley Springs

What happened

Damage to a transformer at the downtown Berkeley Springs power substation on Harrison Avenue interrupted electricity in the central part of Berkeley Springs for a few hours. People in the area saw flames on the power equipment. Potomac Edison restored supply sooner than expected. The published report is incomplete, and the exact day is described only as a Friday, not given as a date.

Contributing factors

The headline says the fire was due to a regulator. The available text does not explain how, or confirm that account.

Lessons learned

1. A fault involving regulating equipment can damage a substation transformer and interrupt local supply.
2. Operators should be ready to restore town-centre load from another feed when one transformer is lost.
3. Early reports should keep headline claims separate from what the account actually confirms.

Source

morganmessenger.com