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La Plata electrical substation fire causes massive power outage
An intense fire at the EDELAP electrical substation in Tolosa, La Plata, caused a massive power outage affecting tens of thousands of residents in the city and surrounding areas including Ensenada, Berisso, and Gonnet. The incident, which began in the early hours of Monday morning, reportedly involved a transformer explosion and the collapse of two towers.
Emergency services, including multiple fire crews and Civil Defense, worked to control the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to critical infrastructure. As a preventive measure, authorities evacuated residents living near the substation. The outage also impacted traffic due to the failure of numerous traffic lights and left sections of the Buenos Aires-La Plata highway without lighting.
EDELAP has initiated an emergency plan to restore electricity, prioritizing essential services such as hospitals and health centers. The company is reconfiguring the network and deploying over 15 generator groups to stabilize the supply. A mobile substation from Bahía Blanca is expected to arrive in approximately one week to provide temporary relief while permanent repairs are conducted. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Entities
Chimborazo · ECU 911 · EDELAP · Empresa Eléctrica de Riobamba · La Plata · Riobamba · Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos · Tolosa
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The emergency was reported to ECU 911 at approximately 17:43. eluniverso.com · www.elcomercio.com · www.metroecuador.com.ec · diariolosandes.com.ec
- [● 6 SOURCES] The fire is located at the intersection of 10 de Agosto and Cristóbal Colón streets in Riobamba. eluniverso.com · www.elcomercio.com · www.metroecuador.com.ec · diariolosandes.com.ec
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Residents reported the fire may have started at a distributor of plastics and flammable materials. www.elcomercio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Preliminary reports indicate the fire has affected between six and seven homes. www.elcomercio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Firefighters from Ambato and Guaranda were mobilized to assist in controlling the blaze. eluniverso.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Empresa Eléctrica de Riobamba was requested to intervene to reduce risks.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The fire affects buildings occupying approximately one city block.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities have ordered a preventive evacuation of the surrounding area due to the presence of laboratories and other installations.
- [● 3 SOURCES] EDELAP is working to restore service by reconfiguring the network, prioritizing essential services and health centers. www.eleco.com.ar · www.zonanortediario.com.ar · www.eldia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fire occurred at the Tolosa substation on street 528, between Camino General Belgrano and street 9. www.eleco.com.ar · www.eldia.com · www.zonanortediario.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 15 generator groups were deployed to assist in restoring power. www.laplata1.com · www.eleco.com.ar
- [● 8 SOURCES] The fire began around 2:30 or 3:00 AM on Monday. www.miradorprovincial.com · www.laplata1.com · www.eleco.com.ar · www.mejorinformado.com · www.eldia.com · +3 more