"Wildfires Ignite as Severe Storms Cause Massive Power Outage in Victoria, Australia"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
A major power plant in Australia's Victoria state shut down after a storm knocked out parts of the electricity transmission network, leaving over 500,000 homes and businesses without power. The Loy Yang A power station, responsible for a third of the state's power, was affected, causing electricity prices to spike. The Australian Energy Market Operator ordered electricity usage cuts across the network, and efforts are underway to bring the plant's units back online.