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TNB restores power within 77 minutes after Johor substation fire

KUALA LUMPUR: Electricity supply to several areas in Johor Baru was fully restored within 77 minutes after a fire broke out at the Kangkar Tebrau Main Intake Substation yesterday, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) said.

TNB restores power within 77 minutes after Johor substation fire

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) reported that it restored power to several areas in Johor Baru within 77 minutes following a fire at the Kangkar Tebrau Main Intake Substation on yesterday. The affected regions included Bandar Dato Onn, Taman Daya, Kempas, Bandar Ulu Tiram, Desa Tebrau and Johor Jaya. Two TNB technical personnel who were on site at the time of the incident were injured and are currently receiving medical treatment at Sultan Ismail Hospital in stable condition.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by both TNB's technical team and the Fire and Rescue Department. TNB expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the power disruption and thanked the affected customers for their patience and cooperation during the restoration process.

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