WAPA Test Track Station Engulfed in Flames, Towering Black Smoke Visible for Miles

Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Western Arizona Power Administration’s Test Track Substation around noon today. The incident occurred at White and Parker Road near the intersection of Teel Road.

A thick, black plume of smoke was visible from various points in the city. Flames could be seen erupting from a section of the power infrastructure.

Steve Collier, the media coordinator for WAPA, stated that the agency is aware of the situation and is currently gathering more information.

Updates will be provided as more details emerge.

Jeff Chew brings nearly 50 years of journalism experience. He retired in 2019 but has returned to digital news after a four-year hiatus. His career spans work in large, medium, and small daily and weekly publications across the U.S., including Lake Havasu City, Dallas, Colorado Springs, and California’s Bay Area. Chew is a broadcast journalism graduate from Arizona State University and a current Province resident.