Rosslyn substation burning
Residents in the north are left without power and no estimation has been given when electricity will be restored.
A substation north of Pretoria had caught fire on Monday morning, leaving several suburbs without electricity.
Tshwane emergency services spokesperson Charles Mabaso confirmed the fire at a substation in Rosslyn.
“It is unknown what caused the fire, but our firefighters and the Tshwane electricity teams are on the scene,” said Mabaso at 10:30.
“Only when the fire is put out, can the damage be evaluated.”
Some of the areas affected are: Akasia, Amandasig, Theresapark, and Florandia.
No estimation was given when power would be restored.
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