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energy2 years ago•3 min saved

Power Outages and Explosions: Recent Electrical Disruptions in New York City

A high-voltage transformer failure at a Con Ed substation in Brooklyn caused a brief outage, highlighting the interconnected nature of the electrical system serving New York City and the surrounding region. Redundancy measures worked, isolating the short-circuited transformer, and no further disruptions are expected. The root cause is under investigation, and Con Ed will have to report its findings to the state's utility regulator. The outage led to elevator malfunctions and issues on the MTA system, but there were no widespread outages or substantial impact in New Jersey. Con Ed has faced criticism for previous outages and transformer malfunctions.

via POLITICO|

#con-ed #energy #investigation

accidentsdisasters2 years ago•5 min saved

"Catastrophic Reactor Failure Sparks Fire on Brunot Island"

A specialized transformer at a power station on Brunot Island in Pittsburgh catastrophically failed, causing multiple explosions and fires. The fires sent black smoke over the Ohio River towards downtown Pittsburgh. There were no injuries to first responders or the public, and the fire was contained to the island. Fire crews had to ferry over to the island due to the lack of a vehicle bridge. The fire has been extinguished, and investigations are underway to determine the cause.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|

#accidentsdisasters #brunot-island #fire

technology2 years ago•0 min saved

"Pittsburgh Power Substation Engulfed in Catastrophic Blaze Due to Reactor Failure"

A reactor failure at a power substation in Pittsburgh caused a large blaze, which continued to burn overnight. The fire was caused by an issue with a specialized transformer, according to a spokesperson for the Duquesne Light Company. No injuries or power outages have been reported, and the fire and any hazards are contained to the island where the substation is located.

via CNN|

#duquesne-light-company #fire #pittsburgh