Waltloo substation explosion blacks out large parts of Tshwane, South Africa
Photo: Antti Leppänen, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
On Sept. 29 one explosion and fire tripped the 132 kV Njala infeed and cut supply to at least 11 primary substations, and the city wouldn't give a restoration estimate. It's a clear reminder that contingent BI from a single utility node can hit many insureds at once. | Source: https://www.news24.com/southafrica/news/large-parts-of-tshwane-without-power-after-explosion-fire-at-substation-20260930-0569