Surge suppressor ignited causing fire damage to main panel board and wiring in a single-family home
Incident Investigation
Surge suppressor ignited causing fire damage to main panel board and wiring in a single-family home
February 13, 2021
Electrical
Reference Number:
II-1147517-2021 (#20823)
Location: Castlegar
Regulated industry sector: Electrical - Low voltage electrical system (30V to 750V)
Incident overview
A pole mounted transformer was delivering inconsistent voltages to houses in the neighborhood. As a result, a surge suppressor ignited causing damage to the electrical panel and wiring in a single-family home.