Electric pole burst into flames in heavy rain in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - An electric pole suddenly caught fire, causing the electricity and internet systems of people in Quynh Hau commune (Quynh Luu) to be cut off for many hours.
At around 6:00 p.m. on August 1, an electric pole located near the headquarters of Quynh Hau commune (Quynh Luu) suddenly caught fire. A moment later, the fire spread quickly and burned all the electric wires and fiber optic cables on the pole.
Upon discovering the incident, people reported it to the commune authorities, the police force and the Electricity Department to quickly cut off the power to ensure safety and prevent short circuits and fires from occurring in other electric pole systems.
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| Electric pole caught fire fiercely despite heavy rain. Photo: Viet Hung |
Despite the heavy rain, the power grid and fiber optic cable caught fire due to an electrical short circuit. At around 6:45 p.m., the Electricity Department made efforts to fix the problem and quickly restore power to serve the people's daily life.
