GRIDCo investigates transformer fire at Mallam Substation
The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) is investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at its Mallam Substation in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, disrupting electricity supply to parts of Accra.
GRIDCo, the Ghanaian power distribution company, is investigating the origin of a transformer fire that occurred at its Mallam Substation early Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026, disrupting electricity to portions of Accra. According to the company, the incident took place at approximately 2:36 a.m., following a fault that ignited a transformer at the facility. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to the situation and managed to extinguish the fire, as confirmed by GRIDCo.
Despite the containment efforts, power supply was only partially restored, with some areas gradually reconnected while others continued to face electricity shortages. GRIDCo stated that its engineers are actively examining the cause of the incident and have initiated procedures for replacing the damaged transformer as swiftly as possible. The company expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the outage and appreciated the patience and understanding shown by the affected customers and stakeholders.
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