According to Oncor, crews are working to shut off the electricity in the area so fire crews can attack the fire.
ROANOKE, Texas — The Fort Worth Fire Department is responding to a large fire at an electrical substation in north Fort Worth on Wednesday evening.
In a post on X, the department said the fire is located near Seventeen Lakes Boulevard and Henrietta Creek Road.
Officials described the scene as “very active” and urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency vehicles access.
TxDOT cameras in the area show large smoke clouds and flames coming from the substation.
Oncor confirmed to WFAA that they are aware of the fire and have crews on-site working to shut off electricity so that firefighters can safely attack the fire.
According to Oncor, the fire caused some initial power outages, but they were able to reroute the lines and solve the issue for most. A little after 9:20 p.m., the energy delivery company confirmed that all power had been restored to the affected customers.
The Saginaw Fire Department has also responded to the scene to assist Fort Worth fire crews.
This is a developing situation. Check back here for updates.