Power restored to 800 customers in Auburn after overnight fire at NYSEG substation

Electricity and natural gas service have been restored in the city of Auburn after an overnight fire in an underground electrical vault at the NYSEG substation on Green Street.

Crews from New York State Electric & Gas responded to the fire shortly after midnight, company officials said this morning. No details were given about the cause or scope of the fire.

The fire interrupted service to approximately 800 customers served by NYSEG’s underground electrical system in the city of Auburn. Officials also shut down the natural gas distribution system for safety reasons.

Power was restored to most customers within several hours, company officials said.