Fire near Talegaon substation causes widespread power outage

A fire near the Talegaon substation caused a power outage affecting 2.49 lakh consumers in Pimpri-Chinchwad and nearby areas. The incident, triggered by dry grass ignited by an unidentified person, occurred around 3 PM. The fire led to a 346 MW transmission shortfall and prompted the activation of the Load Trimming Scheme, shutting down 80 high-voltage power lines. This is the second such incident in recent weeks, following a similar fire near a tower line in Alandi. Last month, that fire also caused significant outages, impacting 1.89 lakh consumers. Both incidents highlight ongoing issues with power supply disruptions linked to fires near transmission lines.