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Residents of areas affected by a power outage in East Pretoria were asked to be patient because it would take time for technicians to deal with the problem, reports Pretoria East Rekord. The post of Wapadrand plunged several suburbs in the darkness
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Johan Pieterse, spokesperson for Tshwane Emergency Services. Darryl Moss said that although the fire was extinguished, technicians were not able to work on the station because of heat emissions that prevent them from functioning. enter the substation and make the necessary repairs
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"We have no estimate of when power will be restored in the affected areas, but that could take over 24 hours "Moss says
He said the technicians were studying the solutions and power options of various stations to help the affected areas.
He said the technicians will isolate the line and begin with investigations into the cause of the fire. Wapadrand, Equestria, Silver Lakes, Faerie Glen, Lombardy, Tierpoort and Olympus.
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Ward 44 Councilor Ernst Botha stated that all parties involved were on site. He apologized for the inconvenience caused and pleaded with affected residents to allow the city's technical team to conduct their work safely.
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Affected customers were asked to report power outages. your account number at 082 612 0333 or 44676. Or report a power outage at 012 358 9999, choosing the option of electricity or at 080 1111 556.
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