Death defying criminals cut power: NT cops

Vandals have risked their lives damaging six electrical transformers that caused the closure of a Northern Territory school.

Police say the vandalism, which could have caused a serious fire, occurred around Palmerston on Wednesday night and in the early hours of Thursday morning.

"As a result of this damage, power was cut to several locations including Moulden Park Primary School and nearby neighbourhoods," Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Broad said.

"These offenders are also taking a potentially deadly risk by damaging this infrastructure."