CESC Limited reported a fire incident at its Panihati Distribution Sub-station on September 13, 2026. The company’s emergency response teams acted swiftly, with approximately 80% of affected supply restored within two hours and 100% within three and a half hours. There were no casualties or injuries. The company has confirmed insurance coverage for the plant and machinery and is investigating the cause.
Fire Incident at Panihati Distribution Sub-station
CESC Limited has issued a voluntary intimation regarding a fire incident that occurred at its Panihati Distribution Sub-station in the afternoon of September 13, 2026. The company has emphasized that the incident was promptly managed by its emergency response and operations teams, ensuring no casualties or injuries were reported.
Rapid Power Restoration
Demonstrating a strong commitment to service continuity and power supply quality, CESC successfully restored power swiftly. Approximately 80% of the affected supply was brought back online within two hours of the incident. Full restoration, achieving 100% capacity, was completed within approximately three and a half hours. The company has confirmed that it holds insurance coverage for the affected plant and machinery, and the insurers have been duly informed.
Safety and Investigation
CESC reiterated its commitment to safety, reliability, and service quality. The company has initiated necessary measures to ascertain the exact cause of the incident and to strengthen preventive measures moving forward. This intimation is being provided to maintain transparency with stakeholders.
Source: BSE
