Another substation fire in London

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Another substation fire in London

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2wvz4pjryo

I'm sure it's a coincidence.
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Re: Another substation fire in London

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Happened in the early hours, IOG incentive overload perhaps. :whistle:

Seriously though, bit suspicious both happened around the same time on low overnight loading. :?
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Re: Another substation fire in London

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UK Power Networks said the substation remained operational and there had been no interruption to the electricity supply.
Really? Maybe it was just a tank of transformer oil out the back which caught fire then!
nowty wrote: ↑Tue Apr 29, 2025 11:11 am Happened in the early hours, IOG incentive overload perhaps. :whistle:
Seriously though, bit suspicious both happened around the same time on low overnight loading. :?
could they be switching the network so that they can work on one or more, while a nearby station feeds extra areas?
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