Blown transformer causes brief power outage for nearly 4,000 Fort Pierce customers
2020Published 6 Oct 2026
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Companies named in this entry: Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
What happened
On 23 June 2020 a bushing failed on a transformer at a Fort Pierce Utilities Authority substation, briefly cutting power to around 3,800 customers. Utility staff switched supply to an alternate transformer and restored service within minutes. No fire, injury or evacuation was reported.
Contributing factors
Not reported.
Lessons learned
- Rapid transfer to a spare transformer limited the duration of the outage.
- Utilities should maintain the ability to switch load quickly when a single transformer fails.
Source
Published 2026-10-06. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.