The press service of the Tver regional prosecutor’s office reported that a fire at the Severnaya substation in Tver had already caused power outages in more than 1,400 homes and 23 social facilities. The update was provided by the information agency TASS. A formal statement said that an investigation into the incident has been launched and will determine causes, scope, and responsibility. Preliminary figures indicate that electricity was cut off for more than 1,100 private residences, 322 apartments, and 23 social institutions located in the private sector, affecting residents and service users across several neighborhoods. Kirill Bazulev, the acting prosecutor of the Zavolzhsky district, is reported to have dispatched a team to the scene to supervise the response and consult with investigators. This incident marks another electricity disruption linked to substations in the region and underscores ongoing concerns about critical infrastructure resilience.
On August 9, reports indicated that in Moscow’s Leningradskoye shosse area near the Metropolis shopping center a transformer substation fire occurred following a short circuit. The Moscow authorities confirmed that the fire originated at an electrical substation adjacent to the Metropolis complex. Fire crews and rescue teams were dispatched promptly and arrived at the site to conduct initial assessments and secure the perimeter. The address cited by the Moscow Ministry of Emergency Situations is Leningradskoye shosse 16a, building 5. Crews did not remain on site for long after ensuring safety and began procedural checks to determine potential impacts on nearby power lines and public facilities.
Additional details indicate that a short circuit at the facility near the Metropolis shopping center triggered the blaze. Emergency responders carried out fire suppression and safety checks to prevent spread and to restore normal utility service as quickly as possible. The incident is being investigated by relevant departments to establish fault sources and preventive measures for future incidents.
The report also referenced a separate event involving a burning vehicle on the Plevako embankment that was dealt with by ex-firefighters. The brief mentions of this secondary scene suggest a broader context of urban hazards and the continued need for rapid response to incidents affecting transportation, utilities, and public safety.