Technical Fire Causes Power Outages Across Northern Tenerife
A technical fire at an electrical installation in El Sauzal caused widespread power outages across northern Tenerife on Monday, November 2, as emergency crews work to restore service.
Power supplies in the north of Tenerife were disrupted on Monday, November 2, following a technical fire in El Sauzal. Local reports indicate that electrical infrastructure near the municipal cemetery caught fire, causing power outages across the town center and along the coast.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of medium and low-voltage networks, which are essential for maintaining reliable service in residential and commercial areas. When transformers or distribution towers fail, it often causes a chain reaction that affects power quality across a wide area.
Emergency services, including firefighters and local police, are currently on-site to secure the area and extinguish the blaze. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire or the full extent of the damage, both of which will be key to estimating when power will be fully restored. Technicians are working to gradually bring the network back online as soon as it is safe to access the damaged equipment.