Another transformer explodes

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Police officers are seen investigating the fire that broke out at a CEB grid substationin Kotugoda.

Power and Renewable Energy Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya and Deputy Minister Ajith P. Perera rushed tothe Kotugoda substation immediately after the explosion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Pix by Lal S. Kumara

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gayan Sunday, 20 March 2016 06:42 AM

Check the Oil Content. If Flammable oil is contaminated with, it can cause fire.

Gayan Sunday, 20 March 2016 06:45 AM

Also Check on Cooling system. Somebody may blocked it.

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