SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — Firefighters responded to multiple calls Sunday afternoon, including a transformer fire at the Solar Array Field that led to a power outage in Scottsbluff and surrounding areas.

According to the Scottsbluff Fire Department, the Scotts Bluff County Communications Center received a report shortly after 2 p.m. of a possible fire at the Solar Array Field on the northeast side of town. Engine Two and Engine Three were dispatched.

While units were en route, firefighters were also called to Addison Avenue for a report of a possible power line down after someone cut part of a tree. Engine Two was diverted to that location.

Engine Three arrived at the solar array and reported an active fire involving a transformer that had suffered a catastrophic failure, blowing the box open. The incident caused a power outage in parts of Scottsbluff and areas outside the city.

When Nebraska Public Power District personnel arrived, it was determined the transformer was owned by a private company. NPPD was able to reroute power while working with the company on repairs.

At the Addison Avenue call, Engine Two determined there was not a power line down, though a line had been struck. Fire officials said it did not pose an immediate threat to the public. NPPD was notified, and Engine Two cleared the scene before responding to the solar array fire.

Fire crews remained on scene at the solar array for approximately 45 minutes and were able to extinguish the fire. NPPD continues to coordinate repair efforts.

Fire officials advised residents still without power to contact NPPD for updates on restoration timelines.