Fire SS0069, which threatened the Taltson Hydroelectric Facility in August, flared up last week and again caused concern for workers and assets at Taltson. Although safety and evacuation plans were reviewed by all onsite, the fire did not become an immediate risk and no evacuation was required. Monitoring of conditions will continue until the fire is fully extinguished.
The fire caused additional damage to Transmission Line 150 and line workers were required to inspect and repair parts of the infrastructure. Among those who were directly involved ion the ground were: Employees Trevor Wetmore, Riley Brodhagen and Scott Belanger along with two contract PLTs responded in very challenging conditions. Robert Gerhardt provided PLT support from Taltson, where he was already working on a project. Thank you to all who were involved in responding to a potentially dangerous situation and helping to protect and repair our assets.
A series of photos taken on scene are attached to this news story..