Transformer the source of Midvalley fire - Energy Commission

The fire at Midvalley Megamall main entrance substation room on Wednesday was caused by a TX2 transformer and electricity supply from the facility was affected as a result, initial investigations by the Energy Commission (EC) found.

EC’s initial investigation also found that the cable system for the entire transformer at the substation was also affected as the cables were close to the fire.

“Currently, EC is conducting an investigation to identify the true cause of the incident,” said ST in a statement today.

On Wednesday, a video of the fire at the shopping centre went viral on social media showing plumes of black smoke coming out of the building.

EC said the fire at about 10.30am had caused all four transformers in the substation to lose supply and caused a power outage, and supply was successfully restored in stages around 12.30pm on the same day.

“EC takes a serious view of cases like this which not only affect the stability of the electricity supply system but also involve the safety of the public,” said the regulatory body for the electricity and piped gas supply in Peninsular Malaysia.

If there is any negligence or fault by any party, EC said it will take the appropriate action under the Electricity Supply Act 1990 [Act 447] and the Electricity Regulations 1994.

EC said Tenaga Nasional Bhd is also preparing a mitigation plan to resupply power through the installation of new cables to ensure the quality of supply to consumers.

- Bernama