Moores Mill Road

A tree trimmer drops a limb on the power lines. Normally this would relay the line out. A problem with the relays causes the line to remain energized. It arcs for hours and sparks several fires.

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[indylineman]

This is a prime example why Indianapolis Power and Light will not let any lineman within minimum approach distance without a live line restriction on the circuit. There is no doubt that "one shots" save lives. It did mine.

[911doug]

Before I issue and OK TO work hot with a hold in case of relay to any field crews I check my maps against their work location, Have the reclosing relays blocked at all terminals and tagged, I have Do Not Reclose tags applied to all CB control handles, I apply SCADA inhibits to prevent my from reclosing the circuit, and I update my mimic board to indicate work on the circuit.

[electron2601]

I remember watching a Rescue 911 Episode about two kids home a lone and there house burned down and the cause I beleive was something similar that happened in this video.

I think feeder lines should have lightning arresters installed.

[911doug]

Most Feeders have lightning arrestors where overhead lines transition to underground cables. This would not have helped in this case. The feeder relayed but kept reclosing because the line protection was not configured properly. Arrestors would relay the line or take it to ground but then the breaker just closed again and re-energized the line.

[seansy59]

If I worked for the power company, I would have made a decision to cut power to the WHOLE area if that was the only way. I would rather lose $ and possibly my job then see someone die or see houses go up in flames. I think the power company is all about the money.

[charmcityskater98]

@chocolatelomonss hahaha i do!! lol

[ChocolateLemonss]

does anyone remember that bge commercial in the early 2000's were it sayed do not do not do noottt touch? miss the old days

[saltphisher]

@911doug

WECC NET!

[Kartracer087]

Also, nowadays, with substation automation and computer control, the substation circuit breakers can be operated remotely (sattelite) with a computer at the POCO base station.

[Kartracer087]

Lol, why didn't the utility company open the circuit breakers at the substation??

And, if that was a big issue for reliability, why not open the cutouts to the feeders in the local area??

[DetroitLove4U]

What's up with the train at the end?