The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has reported a fire incident at its injection substation in Idumagbo, Lagos Island.
Its General Manager, Corporate Communications, Mr. Godwin Idemudia, confirmed this through a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.
Idemudia said the incident affected the electricity supply to customers in Idumagbo and Ajele areas.
He said the incident occurred at about 3.00pm when one of the 15MVA power transformers inside the substation caught fire.
“This is to inform our dear customers in Lagos Island that a 15MVA power transformer at our New Idumagbo Injection Substation caught fire around 3.00 p.m. today.
“We will like to thank the firefighters who quickly responded to our call and arrested the situation to prevent the spread of the fire and further damage.”
Idemudia said the DisCo’s technical and safety teams were currently assessing the situation and investigating to identify the cause of the fire.
He appealed to customers whose power supply was affected by the fire outbreak to bear with the company, assuring them of interim arrangements to restore power to from another source.
