FIRE destroys Lenasia substation in the south of Joburg, leaving residents with no electricity on Wednesday morning, 7 May.
The blaze caused widespread power outage across the area.
City of Joburg Emergency Services spokeswoman Xolile Khumalo confirmed the incident, saying that firefighters managed to contain the blaze.
"The fire incident was reported to EMS at 7.07am this morning. No injuries were reported during this incident and the cause is unknown. The scene has been handed over to City Power for investigations," said Khumalo.
City Power also confirmed that the fire and said it caused an outage, affecting several areas in Lenasia.
"Operators, as well as the risk team, have been notified and dispatched to attend to this outage. We will provide updates as they become available," the utility said in a statement.
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Apologising for the inconvenience, City Power advised affected residents to report any ongoing issues.
"Customers in the vicinity experiencing any power-related problems are advised to log calls at citypower.mobi or call 011 490 7484 / 0800 202 925 for assistance," City Power said.
Both Eskom and City Power teams were sent to the scene.
The fire has since been extinguished, and Eskom has isolated their systems. Technicians are now assessing the extent of the damage.
The outage currently affects residents in Lenasia extensions 1, 2, and parts of extensions 3 and 4.
