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Bergbron in darkness as substation burns
Gordon Road in Bergbron has been closed off by the police since the fire started.
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According to the I love Fairland Northcliff Facebook page, the Florida Glen substation is on fire and as a result, many residents are without power.
The substation on Gordon Road supplies power to areas in Northcliff and Florida.
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Police are on the scene and have barricaded the substation, according to residents on social media. The cause of fire is still unknown.
Gordon Road, Bergbron/Northcliff barricade by police – Sub Station on fire. pic.twitter.com/F1J0iZo2tP
— Cliff – That's All (@PigSpotter) July 12, 2016
Meanwhile, City Power has confirmed via Twitter that technicians are investigating the fire.
Florida Glen Substation is on fire we are escalating it to our techs^MM
— @CityPowerJhb (@CityPowerJhb) July 12, 2016