A fire at the Waltloo Substation in Tshwane early Thursday morning caused widespread power outages across multiple areas, with restoration timelines still unknown as assessments continue.
According to Tshwane Metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo some areas in Tshwane are without electricity following a fire incident at the 132kv Waltloo Substation.
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“The Waltloo Transformer 1B caught fire just after midnight. This incident led to power trips to the supply areas of the Rooiwal, Pyramid, Phumulani, Waltloo, and Koedoespoort substations, which are currently experiencing power outages.”
#PowerAlert: Transformer caught fire at Waltloo sub.
132kV Line tripped at Rooiwal PS. Affecting Pyramid, Pumulani and Half of Koedoespoort subs.
— City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) April 24, 2025
He said the City’s Emergency Services Department responded promptly to dose off the fire which has now been completely extinguished.
“The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. A team of technicians, which has been dispatched to the scene, is currently conducting the assessment.”
Mashigo said the team would immediately begin with the repairs once the assessments on the extent of the damage and the amount of material needed had been completed.
“The estimated time of restoration for the mentioned substations is still not known. The city apologises for the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen occurrence.”
He further said that consumers would be kept abreast of the developments.
A fire at the Waltloo Substation has caused widespread power outages, with restoration efforts underway. Here is the latest information.
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