Widespread veld fires triggered power outages across Joburg [SOUND]

# Widespread veld fires triggered power outages across the central and eastern suburbs of Johannesburg and Midrand yesterday. The veld fires resulted in the tripping of a major substation in the eastern parts of Johannesburg, after flames spread beneath high-voltage power lines, affecting electricity supply across the eastern corridor of the metro. City Power spokesperson, Isaac Mangena, says while restoration of power to some areas has happened, others are dependent on safety assessments and damage inspections: