Mooikloof substation engulfed in smoke following fire outbreak
Some suburbs in Pretoria East have been left without power following a fire outbreak at the Mooikloof 132KV substation.
The City of Tshwane’s Emergency Services is currently onsite distinguishing the fire. It is only after the fire has been put off that the cause and cost will be determined.
The following areas were left without power:
- Moretela Park
- Pretorius Park
- Garsfontein
- Boardwalk Meander
- Woodhill
- The Wilds
- Mooikloof
- Mooikloof Ridge
- Onbekend
- Zwavelpoort
- Mooikloof Agricultural Holding
Some of the affected large power users include Woodlands Mall and Pretoria East Hospital.
Residents should also treat all network points as live at all times.
Customers affected by power failures are urged to report by texting the word “power” followed by your account number to 44676. Alternatively report a power failure through our customer care call centre on 012 358 9999 (choose electricity option), visit www.tshwane.gov.za and follow the Report Power Failure link or visit various regional walk-in centres.