Substation Archives

Fireball Lights Up Valparaiso: Neighborhood Shocked by Dramatic Substation Explosion

Valparaiso, Indiana — A dramatic explosion was captured on camera in a peaceful neighborhood, startling residents and igniting concerns about safety. Vicki Hazzard, a local resident, shared footage from her Ring camera that vividly illustrates the moment when tranquility erupted into chaos. On June 14, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) reported a failure of equipment at one of its substations, which subsequently led to a fire. The incident, while alarming, was contained and extinguished …

Startling Green Flames Erupt from Texas Tech Manhole Following Substation Explosion

Lubbock, TX – A video capturing an unusual explosion that sent green flames shooting from a manhole cover on the Texas Tech campus is rapidly gaining traction on social media. The unexpected event occurred late Wednesday evening, and thankfully, there have been no reported injuries. The explosion, sourced from an underground electrical substation, attracted not only local attention but also sparked broader discussions on infrastructure safety. Local authorities and Texas Tech officials were quick to …

Explosion Ignites Blaze at Fort Worth Substation, Triggering Emergency Response

Fort Worth, Texas – A massive explosion, followed by a fire, occurred at a power substation in Fort Worth, setting off an intense emergency response and leaving a significant number of local residents without electricity. According to Fort Worth Fire Department officials, the incident took place on Saturday evening and thankfully resulted in no injuries. Firefighters were quick to the scene after the initial report of the explosion. Upon arrival, they found the substation ablaze, …

Pipeline Explosion at Maysville Substation Injures Long-Term Employees, Prompts Swift Emergency Response

MAYSVILLE, Okla. — An early morning explosion at a pipeline substation in Maysville on Wednesday sent three employees to the hospital with serious burn injuries, according to Garvin County Emergency Management officials. The incident occurred at a facility owned by Enerfin Resources, located off Highway 19 between Wallville Road and Highway 74. Authorities reported that the explosion happened during routine maintenance operations. Brent Warton, Enerfin Resources’ director of midstream operations, expressed his concern for the …

Substation Explosion Rocks Clintonville, Prompting Wide-ranging Power Outages and Emergency Responses

Clintonville, WI – A significant explosion at a local electrical substation in Clintonville has spurred widespread power outages and raised concerns among residents. The incident occurred late Monday night and investigators are currently assessing the situation to determine the cause. The explosion, which residents described as a loud boom that momentarily lit up the sky, knocked out power across the area, affecting homes, businesses, and local schools. Emergency response crews arrived at the scene shortly …

Explosion and Fire Rock Downtown Detroit at DTE Substation

Detroit, Michigan – Emergency responders rushed to downtown Detroit on Friday afternoon after reports of an explosion and fire at a DTE Energy substation. Witnesses heard a loud explosion near Third Street and Lafayette, causing concern among residents and officials alike. Detroit Fire Department Chief James Harris confirmed the incident as a “building fire” located at 650 Howard Street, marking the site of DTE Energy’s Howard Substation. Despite the chaos, authorities have not released further …

Fatal Explosion at Brazilian Substation Leaves Thousands Without Power

Campo Grande, Brazil – A tragic incident occurred in Campo Grande, Brazil, on Monday, February 5, resulting in a man’s death and leaving thousands of homes without power. According to news reports, the man was found dead at a substation after an explosion, believed to have occurred as a result of his attempt to steal wires from the station. The impact of the explosion resulted in approximately 30,000 homes being left without power, causing disruption …