Residents of Obuasi, a gold mining town in Ghana, and surrounding areas have been hit with a power outage following a fire incident at a power substation operated by Ghana Grid Company Limited on Wednesday night.
A statement issued by the power transmitter, GRIDCo, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, explained that the incident occurred at approximately 9:12 p.m., prompting an immediate shutdown of power from the station to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
The fire was swiftly brought under control with the support of the firefighting team from AngloGold Ashanti.
GRIDCo’s team of engineers is currently conducting thorough checks to assess the integrity of the substation’s equipment before power can be safely restored to affected areas.
“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused by this unexpected incident,” the statement said. “We want to assure residents that every effort is being made to resolve the situation and restore electricity supply as quickly and safely as possible.”
GRIDCo urged residents of Obuasi and surrounding towns to remain patient as it works to complete its investigations and resume normal operations.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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