MEA Says Nong Chok Substation Fire Outside Its Jurisdiction
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority said a fire at the Nong Chok high-voltage substation on October 6 occurred outside its responsibility. MEA acted swiftly, restoring power to affected areas by 10:49 a.m. It apologized for the inconvenience caused.
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has clarified the fire incident inside the Nong Chok high-voltage substation. It stated that the area is not within MEA's responsibility. On October 7, 2026, MEA explained that the fire occurred on October 6 at around 10:15 a.m. MEA emphasized that the affected zone is not under its jurisdiction, but the incident impacted the Nong Chok feeder station and caused local power disruptions. MEA rushed to fix the problem and had restored electricity to all affected areas by 10:49 a.m., apologizing to those affected. Read more: Panic as large transformer at Nong Chok substation explodes, flames engulf; investigators seeking cause.
