Two people injured in transformer fire on Toshka road, Aswan

What happened

Two people were injured in a fire that broke out at an electricity transformer on the Toshka road, east of Al-Owainat in Aswan governorate, Egypt, according to a report published by Al-Masry Al-Youm on 14 October 2026. The competent authorities received a report of the fire, which resulted in the two injuries, and dealt with the report immediately. The injured were taken to Abu Simbel hospital for the treatment they needed.

The source does not state the cause of the fire, the extent of damage to the transformer, or whether the power supply was affected. Authorities said procedures were under way to establish the causes of the fire and the circumstances surrounding it.

Contributing factors

Not reported. The source says the causes and circumstances of the fire were still being investigated.

Lessons learned

1. Transformers need scheduled inspection of connections, insulation, oil levels and thermal condition to find faults before they cause fire.
2. Maintain clear access and safe separation distances around transformers so that members of the public and workers can be kept away from a fire.
3. Once the cause is established, share the findings with other operators so that similar equipment can be checked.

More lessons on electrical protection and isolation, worker safety and safe systems of work, from every incident on the register.

Source

almasryalyoum.com