Title: Fire in an electrical cabin in Limete: towards a critical situation in terms of electricity
Introduction :
Sunday, July 30, 2023, an electrical box located on the garage avenue, in the Funa district of the municipality of Limete, was the victim of a fire. Residents of the neighborhood are worried about the duration of the repairs and the possibility of being without electricity for several weeks. The National Electricity Company (SNEL) is called upon to find a quick solution to this problem which threatens their daily lives. This incident also raises the question of the conformity of electrical connections and the work of unauthorized technicians.
Residents in distress demand quick repairs:
Residents of the Funa district, in Limete, are concerned about the state of the burnt-out electrical box. They call on SNEL to act quickly to repair the damage. The exact reasons for the fire remain unknown for the moment, but the inhabitants above all want their electricity needs to be met. They ask SNEL to show compassion and to expedite the necessary repairs.
A recurring problem related to non-compliant connections:
It is important to emphasize that this situation is not an isolated case in Kinshasa. Many electrical cabinets are exposed to similar risks due to improper connections and work carried out by unlicensed technicians. We often observe individuals claiming to be SNEL technicians, working with ladders in the streets of the city, without having been hired by the company. This situation endangers the safety of the electrical installations and the supply of electricity to the inhabitants.
The responsibility of SNEL:
Faced with this critical situation, the ball is clearly in the court of the National Electricity Company. She must take into consideration the concerns of the inhabitants of Limete and act quickly to repair the burned cabin. It is also essential to strengthen control and supervision measures for electrical connections throughout the city, in order to prevent future similar incidents.
Conclusion :
The electric cabin fire in Limete highlights the urgent need for action by SNEL to restore power to the area. It is essential to quickly find the cause of the fire and carry out the necessary repairs to prevent the inhabitants from being left without electricity for an extended period. At the same time, measures must be taken to ensure the compliance of electrical connections and the work of technicians hired by SNEL, in order to guarantee the safety of electrical installations throughout the city of Kinshasa