Unconfirmed rumor / developing • Disaster

Major Fire at El Manzano Electrical Substation Suspends Service in Lara

Name: Major Fire at El Manzano Electrical Substation Suspends Service in Lara
Start: 2026-10-20T03:00:53Z
Location: Venezuela

Venezuela · Latin America + Caribbean region

detected 2026-10-20T03:00:53Z updated 2026-10-20T03:00:53Z

A major fire occurred at the El Manzano electrical substation, resulting in the suspension of electrical service in municipalities of Lara. A video documenting the incident was published by Aporrea.

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Category: • Disaster
Severity: High
Confidence: Low
Sources: 1
Location: Approximate (country level)

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