Parts of Tshwane without power following substation fire

A 132kv line tripped, and panels caught fire.

Areas feeding from Pyramid Substation, which included the Pretoria North, Wonderboom, Wolmer, Pyramid, Pumulani, Koedoespoort and parts of Waltloo Substations were affected.

City spokesperson Selby Bokaba says all affected substations have been switched back except for the Pyramid substation, which will remain off until the repair work is completed.

"Currently, only the Rooiwal Sewerage Plant and households around the Pyramid Substation have been affected by the power supply interruption.

"Our technicians will be working around the clock to ensure that power supply is restored to the affected areas. The city is mindful that customers who are fed from the substation are experiencing a blackout and will be kept up to date with progress relating to the repairs which are underway."

Bokaba adds that the estimated time for restoration will be communicated once the bulk of the repairs have been completed.

"The city apologises to the affected residents for the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen occurrence. Consumers will be kept abreast of the developments."

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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