A fire at a GRIDCo substation in Mallam disrupted electricity supply to parts of Accra, including Lapaz, Mallam, and Awoshie.
The blaze destroyed control boards and transformers at the facility, raising concerns about the impact on power transmission to affected communities.
The extent of the damage has not yet been confirmed.
Firefighters from the Adjen Kotoku and Amasaman fire stations responded to the incident and worked to contain the blaze.
Their intervention prevented the fire from spreading to other critical installations within the substation, limiting potential damage to additional equipment.
The cause of the outbreak remains unknown, and investigators are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Technical assessments will also be required to determine the full extent of the damage and the work needed to restore affected installations.
GRIDCo operates Ghana’s national electricity transmission network, transporting power from generation facilities to distribution companies for onward supply to consumers.
Substations are critical to this system, housing transformers, control boards and other equipment used to regulate and manage electricity flows.
Damage to these installations can complicate operations and delay the restoration of normal supply to affected areas.
