A Transformer Failure Sparks Fire Near Reno’s Tracy Generating Station

NEVADA – On Sunday afternoon, a fire erupted near the Tracy Generating Station east of Patrick, and the cause has been attributed to a transformer failure.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. when a 345kV substation transformer experienced an internal failure, leading to the fire.

Firefighting teams, alongside NV Energy crews, swiftly responded to the scene and successfully extinguished the fire by 7:30 p.m. Fortunately,

NV Energy reported that there were no direct repercussions for customers due to the fire.

Credits: KOLOTV

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