On November 14, 2024, a transformer fire in the Bronx led to a powerful explosion, causing significant disruption to Amtrak train services between New York and New Haven. The fire began at a nearby warehouse and spread to a substation. Firefighters worked for over three hours to control the flames. No injuries were reported. The estimated damage from the fire and explosion is $3 million. Authorities are still investigating the cause of both fires.


Planck Vision Systeme: Transformatorbrand in der Bronx verursacht Explosion, $3 Millionen Schaden, unterbricht Amtrak-Verkehr

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On November 14, 2024, a massive transformer fire in the Bronx caused a dramatic explosion that severely disrupted Amtrak train services between New York and New Haven. The fire initially started at a nearby warehouse and quickly spread to a substation, resulting in significant damage. The explosion, captured on video, sent thick smoke into the sky and caused considerable disruption to the surrounding area.

Firefighters from the local department responded quickly to the scene. It took over three hours to get the flames under control, preventing the situation from escalating further. Despite the intensity of the fire and explosion, there were no reports of injuries. The authorities have since launched an investigation into the causes of the warehouse and substation fires.

Amtrak services were suspended as a result of the disruption caused by the explosion, affecting numerous commuters who rely on the trains for travel between New York and New Haven. The estimated financial loss from the incident is around $3 million, considering the damage to the transformer, substation, and surrounding infrastructure. The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the exact cause of the fire.This incident highlights the critical need for early fire detection systems in areas involving high-voltage equipment, such as substations. Wärmebildkameras bieten eine 24/7-Überwachung zur ständigen Erfassung und Analyse von Daten mit einer Software, die Trends und Anomalien identifiziert. Fest montierte oder schwenk- und neigbare Kameras können große Bereiche eines Umspannwerks mit gestochen scharfen Wärmebildern überwachen. Die Kameras von Planck Vision Systems sind immer zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort, um kostspielige unerwartete Ausfälle von Umspannwerken zu vermeiden. Early fire detection could have helped mitigate the damage and prevent the disruption of vital services such as Amtrak train operations.


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