Grid infrastructureSouth AfricaEIR-2028

Fire damages Eldorado Park substation and cuts power

2022Published 6 Oct 2026

SignificantThermal / fireProvisionalNext update 6 Oct

Estimated damage ModelledLow confidencesupply cut for •• daysSee the figure: 14 days free Full estimateHow? Know the real figure?

Companies named in this entry: City Power

What happened

A fire damaged the Eldorado Park substation in Johannesburg and cut power to several areas. City Power said technicians restored supply at some affected substations the same day after clearing transmission lines of smoke. Mop-up work included removing oil from a damaged transformer and assessing structural damage to the feederboard room. Officials said they suspected sabotage; this report does not confirm that.

Contributing factors

The cause was not established in the report. Officials said they suspected deliberate interference.

Lessons learned

Substation operators should keep physical security under review where assets have been targeted.
Early investigation and site control help when deliberate interference is suspected.
Plans for transformer isolation, oil recovery and structural assessment can limit the impact of a substation fire.

Source

citizen.co.za

Other entries that name Eldorado

Fire damages substation and cuts power in Eldorado Park EIR-1212 · 2018

Published 2026-10-06. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.

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