South Africa’s utility company, Eskom, has reported that there was cable theft at Groenvoerlande substation outside Free State, which resulted in fire outbreak.
The incident happened at about 2am, Tuesday, and it led to curtailment in power supply to parts of Bethlehem.
A statement issued by Eskom said the fire had been contained after causing excessive and costly damage to infrastructure at the substation.
“Eskom condemns such unacceptable acts of theft and vandalism,” the company said in the statement.
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CABLE THEFT LEADS TO FIRE AND DAMAGE AT SUBSTATION pic.twitter.com/5V2uGkeUfO
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) November 10, 2020
