Transformer fire in UK leaves thousands without power

A fire at a high voltage electrical substation left 45,000 properties in Leicester without power this week. The blaze at the substation in Leicester forced businesses to evacuate and roads to be closed.

A high-risk asset, if damaged, transformers pose a serious threat to life, property and the environment. Yet they play a critical role in delivering energy efficiently and safely across networks.

Their failure is a leading cause of unplanned power outages across the world.

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