Pune: Fire Breaks Out At Mahatransco’s 220 kV Substation In Chinchwad, Power Supply Hit
Pune: A fire broke out at Mahatransco’s 220 kV high-voltage power substation in Chinchwad on Sunday afternoon following an explosion in a 22 kV CT and breaker. The incident occurred at around 12:25 pm and affected power supply across several parts of the Pimpri-Chinchwad area. The fire has been brought under control. Officials from Mahatransco and Mahavitaran are now working to restore…
A fire ignited at Mahatransco's 220 kV power substation in Chinchwad, Pune, on Sunday afternoon after an explosion in a 22 kV current transformer (CT) and breaker occurred around 12:25 pm. The incident impacted power distribution in multiple areas of the Pimpri-Chinchwad region. The blaze has been subdued, and both Mahatransco and Mahavitaran are actively restoring electricity supply to the affected zones.
The explosion in the 22 kV CT and breaker triggered the fire, disrupting several 22 kV high-voltage feeders that deliver electricity to Mahavitaran. Consequently, power outages were experienced across significant parts of Pimpri-Chinchwad, including areas like Pradhikaran, Ravet, Kalewadi, Wakad, Pimple Gurav, Pimple Nilakh, Sangvi, Punawale, and Tathawade.
Mahatransco and Mahavitaran are working diligently to restore power from unaffected sections of the substation while keeping the damaged area securely shut. Mahavitaran is also utilizing alternative supply routes to provide electricity wherever feasible. Further updates on the restoration progress will be shared as the situation stabilizes.
Presently, the reported details are preliminary, and comprehensive information on the exact cause of the technical fault is still pending.
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