Suspected arson attack at substation
Australia, New South Wales, Kurri Kurri: A substation destroyed by fire in the Hunter Economic Zone is being classed as suspicious, firefighters say.
Image source: New Castle Herals
Australia, New South Wales, Kurri Kurri: A substation destroyed by fire in the Hunter Economic Zone is being classed as suspicious, firefighters say.
Ausgrid, Australian electricity distribution company, confirmed the kiosk substation was destroyed in the early hours of 20 May outside Pelaw Main “in a suspected arson attack”.
Firefighters were called to the scene after an emergency Ausgrid officer arrived on site about 4.40 a.m.
The fire did not spread to nearby bushland but the kiosk substation will need to be replaced.
Its destruction cut supply to streetlights in the area.
Mulbring Rural Fire Brigade joined Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Kurri Kurri at the scene.
Ausgrid said police had been notified of the fire.
Source: New Castle Herald