LAHORE – The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has announced that power supply to all areas of Hyderabad affected by a fire incident at its 220kV Grid Station on Hala Road was fully restored by 12:15pm on Tuesday.
Fire Incident and Response
According to an NGC spokesperson, the fire broke out at 6:05am when the 250 MVA Autotransformer (T-1) suddenly caught fire, temporarily disrupting electricity supply to parts of Hyderabad. The affected transformer was promptly isolated to prevent further risk, and the station was successfully re-energized through alternate arrangements.
The NGC Hyderabad region management immediately mobilized field crews, who worked in close coordination with local firefighting departments and emergency rescue services to bring the fire under control. The other two 220/132kV power transformers and 132kV busbars have been charged, and the HESCO distribution network is now operating normally.
Investigation Ordered
The spokesperson added that NGC management has directed a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the fire. The company emphasized its commitment to ensuring the safety and reliability of the power system.
