Fire damages transformer at Ghorashal Thermal Power Plant

NARSINGDI, Sept 25 (UNB): A fire broke out at the Ghorashal Thermal Power Plant in Polash upazila of Narsingdi early Thursday, damaging a transformer and disrupting power supply for several hours.

Abdul Shahid, senior station officer of Polash Fire Service, said the fire originated in the 132/33 KV transformer at around 04:30 am. Two fire service units reached the spot at about 05:00 am and doused the flames after nearly an hour of efforts.

"The transformer was completely burnt," Shahid said, adding that the fire might have been caused by a short circuit. The exact cause will be ascertained after an investigation.

Following the fire, electricity supply remained suspended in Polash upazila and neighbouring Kaliganj until around 9 am. Power was gradually restored in different areas by 09:30 am.

Efforts to reach chief engineer Enamul Haque for comment were unsuccessful, as he disconnected the call requesting to be contacted later.