Fire at Atholl substation affects power supply in Sandton and surrounds
Eskom has not yet provided an estimated time of restoration.
[Update: July 18: 08:00]
Eskom has confirmed that the power outage affecting Sandton and neighbouring suburbs is caused by a transformer that caught fire at the Atholl substation on July 17.
“Our technicians are working on restoring supply to the affected customers. At this stage, we are unable to provide the estimated time of restoration,” said the power utility.
What’s the update on the power supply restoration
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[Update: July 17: 16:15]
Gauteng Emergency Services (EMS) responded to a transformer fire incident call at 13:00 on July 17.
No injuries were sustained during the incident.
“The cause of the fire is not yet known. The fire is under control,” said Xolile Khumalo of Gauteng EMS.
[Initial: July 17, 15:08]There is a large amount of smoke rising from a substation on Katherine Street and Pretoria Avenue, Sandton.
🔥 Fire – Sandton, GP
17 July 2024 – 13h10
A fire has been reported on the corner of Katherine Street and Pretoria Avenue, in Sandton. Emergency Services have been alerted.
Please use alternate routes and keep the area clear for emergency services.Gauteng Provincial JOC
A…— BCPS (@BCPS19) July 17, 2024
Emergency services are on the scene. A Sandton Chronicle journalist was told by witnesses that the substation allegedly belongs to Eskom.
Emergency officials have asked motorists to use alternative routes and keep the area clear.
Is the outage related to the fire at the power station on Katherine Street? pic.twitter.com/DkZWTUwYxD
— Suveer Bridgenath (@suveer19) July 17, 2024
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services, Eskom, as well as City Power have been contacted for further comment. This is a developing story. More updates will be made as they become available.
Eskom has also reported a power outage affecting customers in Benmore Gardens, Dennehof, Morningside, Sandown, Simba, Strathavon, and Wierda Valley. The estimated time of restoration is not available at this stage.
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