2 men die of electrocution after attempting to steal from power substation

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Two men attempting to steal items from a power station northeast of Atlanta died Monday when they were electrocuted, authorities said. >> Read more trending news According to a Facebook post by the Gainesville Police Department, emergency crews responded to a transformer fire at about 3 a.m. EDT. An investigation determined that the two men trespassed onto the property and broke into a fenced area, WSB-TV reported. The men died from apparent electrocution when they tried to steal from the substation, according to the television station. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a substation is…