Fire along M1 cuts power to Joburg suburbs, electricity infrastructure theft and vandalism suspected

Power has been cut in various parts of Johannesburg after an underground fire broke out along the M1 early on Wednesday morning.

It is suspected that the fire was the result of theft and vandalism, but the matter is still under investigation. Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said the fire was above the M1 double-decker highway bridge, according to reports they had received.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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