Qld:Substation thieves put their own lives at risk: Ergon
Enron Energy says thieves who broke into an electricity substation west of Brisbanerisked their own lives and those of other people.
The power distributor says the break-in occurred at Moore in the Brisbane Valley on Monday night.
Thieves had forced a locked gate and broken into a control building, stealing a firstaid kit and fire extinguishers.
Ergon spokesman JOHN CROSBY says the sub-station had up to 66,000 volts running throughit, and the thieves could easily have electrocuted themselves.
Anyone convicted of interfering with electricity supply equipment could face fines ofup to $3,000 or six months' jail.
Police are investigating the incident.
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KEYWORD: SUBSTATION (BRISBANE)
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