Electrical transformer catches fire in Freetown
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sierra Loaded
A fire affected a transformer substation operated by Sierra Leone’s Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority in New England, Freetown, on Monday. The outage could affect several neighbourhoods and public buildings, while residents fear the fire could spread or cause an explosion, Sierra Loaded reported.
Electricity supply could be disrupted in New England and neighbouring areas, including around Pademba Road Prison, the ministries of Labour and Lands, the Government Printing Department, Hill Cut Road and the Medical Stores.
