An investigation has begun into the cause of a large fire that engulfed a power substation south of Wollongong, which Transgrid says will cost it up to $10 million to replace.
An investigation is underway into the cause of a large fire that engulfed a power substation south of Wollongong, resulting in millions of dollars in damage.An investigation has begun into the cause of the fireAround 3pm on Saturday one of four transformers at the Yallah substation failed,
Approximately 60 fire fighters responded to the incident, which occurred two kilometres from the Tallawarra power station.The facility's operator, Transgrid, will investigate the exact cause of the mechanical failure. "There will be an investigation process that any asset failure goes through," Transgrid's general manager of maintenance, Ian Davidson, said.Fire crews remain at the scene monitoring a small fire which is continuing to burn.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Shops destroyed in $1 million blaze at Mount Compass, south of AdelaideThe Country Fire Service says a fire has caused more than $1 million worth of damage to shops on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula.
Read more »
Power station bursts into flames south of Sydney, forces local airport closureThe blaze at Dapto substation could burn for days after a transformer caught fire about 3pm on Saturday.
Read more »
Illawarra electrical substation fire to burn for daysAuthorities warn that a massive fire at an electrical substation south of Sydney could continue burning for days, after a transformer and one thousand litres of oil caught alight on Saturday afternoon.
Read more »
Power station fire still burning but blaze is 'contained'UPDATE: A large oil fire at a power station near Wollongong burned through the night however authorities said the blaze is now under control. 9News
Read more »
Residents warned to stay inside as fire tears through power station in WollongongDEVELOPING: A major fire is burning at the Transgrid Substation at Yallah near Dapto. DETAILS: 9News
Read more »