Mesa transformer exploded; more than 80,000 homes were without power (pictures)

Mesa transformer exploded; more than 80,000 homes were without power (pictures) A transformer at a Mesa power station exploded on Thursday afternoon (June 30), causing...

A transformer at a Mesa power station exploded on Thursday afternoon (June 30), causing a power outage to more than 80,000 customers. According to SPR Power Company, the transformer explosion occurred at the junction of northeast Mesa and Apache.

The explosion point was very close to University Drive and Power Road. A fire broke out and smoke billowed from the scene. The specific cause of the explosion has not yet been determined. SRP officials said the transformer had been shut down and firefighters worked hard to save the fire and the fire was quickly controlled and extinguished. Power outages were caused in the area because transformers were not working and the rest of the infrastructure was not functioning properly. The person in charge of the airline stated that there was a power outage in the Falcon Field area, so flights in and out of the airspace were temporarily canceled. A medical center located in the area also turned on its engine and began to supply its own power due to the power outage. Courtyard Towers was without power for 45 minutes, and water and snacks were provided to local residents until power was restored. At this time, it is not known when normal power will be available in the area, which may take several hours. Power stations have emergency measures. Generally speaking, if a transformer fails, new power can be obtained from a nearby substation through emergency measures. The exploded transformer converted 230,000 volts into 69,000 volts.

Transformer explosion site

(News from Arizona Republic)