# Power disruptions in Zulia state, Venezuela

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/power-disruptions-in-zulia-state-venezuela
> Updated: 2026-10-04T18:30:51.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In early September 2026, an explosion at an electrical substation in Ciudad Ojeda, Zulia state, caused widespread power outages in the Libertad parish and surrounding sectors. While the exact cause and extent of the damage were not immediately confirmed, the incident occurred amidst a period of prolonged electricity rationing in the Costa Oriental del Lago region.

In October 2026, a second major disruption occurred in the Lagunillas municipality of Zulia state. A large fire broke out near electrical substation C, originating in a drainage canal containing crude oil residues. The blaze caused significant power outages for residents and workers in nearby oil fields, though electricity supply was progressively restored following the incident.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Fire near electrical substation disrupts power in Lagunillas

A major fire involving crude oil residues near an electrical substation in Lagunillas, Venezuela, caused multi-hour power outages across local oil fields.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fire-near-electrical-substation-disrupts-power-in-lagunillas

### 2026-09-05: Ciudad Ojeda electrical substation explosion causes power outages

An explosion at an electrical substation in Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela, has caused significant power outages across the Libertad parish and surrounding areas in Zulia state.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ciudad-ojeda-electrical-substation-explosion-causes-power-outages

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