BEVERLY HILLS, May 03, (THEWILL) – A 66MVA 132/33kV power transformer at the Alagbon Transmission Sub-station in Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, was gutted by fire in the early hours of Thursday.
According to the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), the fire started around 5:00 am.
The cause of the fire is still unknown but locals say the Fire Service arrived within five minutes but without water/chemical to extinguish the fire but later succeeded in putting it under control.
Confirming the development, Public Relation Officer of Eko Disco, Godwin Idiemudia, said a loud bang was heard in the early hours of the day while residents of Ikoyi could see smoke fumes wafting into the air.
He however, described the fire incident as a “minor one,” adding that his company and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) are working to restore power to the affected areas “in a matter of few days” as it was learnt that the incident has plunged the whole of Lagos Island up to parts of Epe into darkness.
