Washington state electric substations attacked

 The Lid:

Four substation attacks in Washington state left 14,000 customers without power on Christmas. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department reported that the four substations were targeted in a series of break-ins. In one of the attacks, the perpetrators attempted to start a fire inside the substation. Equipment was damaged in each case. Police are unsure whether these recent attacks on substations are coordinated.

 

“When the deputies got there, there was nobody on scene, but they saw that the fence area had been broken into. In this one, the suspects cut one of the locks on the fenced area, made their way inside, and caused damage to the substation. When the deputies got there, there was nobody on scene, but they saw that the fence area had been broken into…All three happened in the middle of the night, on Christmas day causing power outages. Nothing was stolen in those facilities, so it’s a good possibility they are related.” PCSD Sergeant Darren Moss (KIRO)

Tacoma Public Utilities and Puget Sound Energy had intentional damage to various substations. The fourth power station was in Pierce County and was reportedly on fire when repair persons arrived at around 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Power has since been restored to the areas where the power outages occurred.

Substation attacks: are they related?

 “Anti-government groups over the past two years have used online forums to urge followers to attack critical infrastructure, including the power grid. They have posted documents and even instructions outlining vulnerabilities and suggesting the use of high-powered rifles.” CNN

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It is not clear who is behind the attacks, but it looks like a prelude to terrorism. 

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