Fatshimetrie reports a dramatic event this Saturday, December 21, morning, with a fire that broke out at the Funa high-voltage substation, located in the Limete commune in Kinshasa. This incident affected transformer number 1 of this site, prompting a rapid mobilization of the authorities and technical teams of the National Electricity Company (SNEL) to control the situation.
Denis Tukuzu, the Director of Distribution of Kinshasa, assured the population by declaring that the fire that occurred at 10:40 a.m. was quickly brought under control by the technical teams. Despite the still unknown origins, measures have been taken to limit the damage. He also promised that SNEL is working to repair the damaged transformer and quickly restore electricity supply in the region.
Faced with this emergency, the Director General of SNEL, Fabrice Lusinde, went to the site accompanied by his technical teams to assess the damage once the fire was extinguished. Investigations are underway to determine the exact causes of this incident and actions are being put in place to minimize disruptions and restore electricity distribution in Kinshasa as quickly as possible.
The incident at the Funa high-voltage substation highlights the importance of vigilance and responsiveness to potential disasters that may occur in the electricity sector. It highlights the need for companies like SNEL to have robust emergency plans and teams prepared to deal with such critical situations.
The citizens of Kinshasa are now waiting for SNEL to keep its promises by quickly repairing the damage caused by the fire and ensuring an efficient resumption of electricity distribution. This event should also serve as a reminder to all of the importance of energy infrastructure security to ensure a stable supply of electricity that is essential for the proper functioning of the city of Kinshasa.