Explosion at North Fort Worth power substation sparks fire and evacuations, officials say | 9 Jan 2025 | An explosion at a power substation in North Fort Worth resulted in a massive fire on Wednesday evening and the voluntary evacuation of nearby homes. The incident was reported at about 7:15 p.m. Just before 10 p.m., Fort Worth Fire Department spokesman Craig Trojacek said firefighters were in a “holding position,” [?] determining the next step of whether to let the blaze continue burning or suppress it. Trojacek said 20 homes were approached, but there was no mandatory evacuation.