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Substation Fire in New Albany Cuts Power to More Than 4,000 Customers

Damage assessments and reported downed lines mean crews must secure equipment before restoring service.

Overview

  • City officials reported a fire at a Duke Energy substation near Kenzig Road and Paoli Pike that is now under control.
  • A Duke Energy spokesperson also said there are downed power lines in the area, which can extend the length of outages and require extra safety checks.
  • Outage maps showed more than 4,000 customers without electricity in the New Albany area at midday.
  • Utility crews have not provided an estimated restoration time while they assess damage and clear hazards.
  • Local reporters are continuing to seek updates from the city and Duke Energy and will publish new information as it becomes available.