Crews battle intense fire at Georgia Power substation in Norcross
Firefighters contained a massive transformer fire at a high-voltage substation in Norcross on September 22, 2026. (Credit: Gwinnett County Fire Department)
NORCROSS, Ga. - Firefighters contained a massive transformer fire at a high-voltage substation early Tuesday in Norcross, setting up a protective perimeter alongside utility workers to secure the site without any reported injuries.
What we know:
Crews responded to reports of a burning transformer inside a high-voltage substation property at 12:58 a.m. Tuesday in Norcross.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy heat and a large fire roaring inside the site's perimeter.
Safety concerns prompted emergency responders to establish a protective barrier around the property.
Officials called in Georgia Power to manage electrical hazards, while the Hazardous Materials Team and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division monitored the area for potential environmental exposures.
Firefighters brought the inferno under control by 6:32 a.m. Tuesday. No injuries or major power outages occurred.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not yet released the exact cause of the transformer fire.
Georgia Power personnel took over the site Tuesday morning to conduct a full cause determination and begin repairs.
Utility officials urge local residents and customers to monitor updates through their online outage map.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Gwinnett County Fire Department who detailed the response timeline, as well as Georgia Power personnel.