A transformer explosion and fire at the Tolosa substation in La Plata, Argentina, left nearly 65,000 users without electricity early Monday morning. By afternoon, EDELAP had restored service to over 60% of affected customers, with emergency generators still working to normalize supply. The incident also darkened a 10-kilometer stretch of the Buenos Aires-La Plata highway.
A large fire at the Tolosa electrical substation in La Plata, Argentina, caused a massive blackout early Monday, August 17, 2026. The blaze, which started around 2:30 AM, affected thousands of users across several neighborhoods. Firefighters controlled the flames, but Edelap, the local utility, has not yet confirmed when full service will be restored.
A fire at the Tolosa electrical substation caused a massive blackout in La Plata and surrounding areas early Monday. The blaze, which started around 2:30 AM, affected the city center and several neighborhoods. Firefighters contained the flames, but thousands of users remain without electricity as crews work to restore service.
A fiery explosion at the Tolosa electrical substation in the early hours of Monday, August 17, caused a massive power outage across La Plata and nearby areas. The fire is now under control, but thousands of residents remain without electricity and are demanding answers from utility company Edelap.
