A transformer explodes in Champey
France, Champey: A power transformer explosion caused an outage in the entire Champey. The residents saw thick smoke escaping the transformer.
Man stealing copper gets shocked in Marion
USA, South Carolina: Three transformers caused fire after a man stealing copper, was shocked at Marion’s Heritage building.
Underground transformer in centre of Zapopan catches fire
Mexico, Zapopan: An explosion of a Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) underground power transformer occurred in the downtown area of Zapopan.
Fire and vandalism at two substations in Pretoria
South Africa, Pretoria: Fire erupted at the Kentron substation causing power outage in parts of Centurion. Also, the Brakfontein substation was vandalised and caused power outages in the area.
Power transformer damage causes major fire at the substation in Imphal
India, Imphal: A major fire broke out at the 33/11 Lamphel Power Substation due to transformer damage.
Transformer explosion leaves part of Asunción without electricity
Paraguay, Asunción: The explosion of the ANDE power transformer left much of the Ciudad Nueva part of Asunción without power.
Transformer at Euro Tunnel gets struck by lightning
United Kingdom, Kent: A transformer at the entrance of the Channel Tunnel got struck by lightning Thursday night, sparking a fire and knocking out power to Eurostar.