Local news outlets reported a fire at Nucor Steel in Auburn, New York on Tuesday, in a major substation at the plant.
Emergency responders were dispatched around 8:50 a.m. with reports of a transformer explosion, and firefighters were able to secure the substation’s electrical power before extinguishing the fire with dry chemicals to prevent further damage.
According to authorities, the damage was contained to the outdoor components of the substation, with no structural damage to the main steelmaking facility. Additionally, no injuries were reported and it was unclear at press time how production will be affected.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are under way.