Power restored to parts of Accra after GRIDCo Mallam substation fire
The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) says electricity has been restored to some of the parts of Accra that lost power after a fire at its Mallam Substation, and that work is continuing to bring back supply to the rest. In a press statement issued in Tema on October 14, 2026, the company said it is […]
GRIDCo is investigating a fire at its Mallam substation in Accra after a fault damaged one of its transformers early Wednesday morning. The incident caused a power outage in parts of the city. The Ghana National Fire Service quickly responded to the blaze at the substation and managed to extinguish it. While power has been restored in some areas, efforts are ongoing to reconnect customers in the remaining areas as swiftly as possible.
GRIDCo's engineers are examining the cause of the fire and have initiated plans to replace the affected transformer as soon as feasible. The company has apologized to affected customers and stakeholders for the inconvenience, expressing gratitude for their patience and understanding during the restoration process.
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