A large fire broke out at a power substation in north Fort Worth following an explosion. Crews are on-site. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
An explosion at a power substation off Henrietta Creek Road in Far North Fort Worth sparked a large fire Wednesday, prompting multiple fire departments to respond.
The Fort Worth Fire Department said they joined crews from Saginaw and Roanoke in responding to the call, and that firefighters reported heavy fire and a large plume of smoke coming from the substation when they arrived.
Oncor, the power company managing the substation, worked closely with firefighters to ensure it was safe for them to enter the area.
"This was not an average structure fire where firefighters arrive and make an attack to extinguish the flames," the Fort Worth Fire Department said Thursday in a statement. "This fire required a collaboration between Oncor and the fire personnel on scene to determine what the best course of tactical action would be for the safety of the residents and the first responders. Every action had a reaction that was compounded with the fast-approaching winter storm into the area."
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Oncor and the responding fire departments weighed their options and decided to attack the fire rather than let it burn itself out. The Fort Worth Fire Department said crews worked in freezing temperatures through the night and well into the morning to make sure the fire was completely out and the scene was safe.
Firefighters knocked on residents’ doors to provide updates and inform them of the situation. However, evacuation was not recommended due to the winter weather conditions. Residents were allowed to decide for themselves whether to leave their homes.
Fort Worth fire officials said a handful of residents and businesses lost power but that Oncor was able to restore their service quickly.
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There were no reported injuries, and the fire's cause is under investigation.
