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TNB restores full power within 77 minutes after Kangkar Tebrau fire
Tenaga Nasional Berhad has successfully restored electricity supply to all affected areas within 77 minutes following a fire at its Kangkar Tebrau substation in Johor. The swift response minimised disruption to consumers across the region.
LSN Malaysia ·
The fire at the Kangkar Tebrau substation triggered a temporary power outage affecting multiple areas in Johor on Wednesday. TNB's emergency response teams were deployed immediately upon receiving reports of the incident at the critical power distribution facility.
Operations staff worked swiftly to isolate the affected equipment and reroute power supply through alternative distribution channels. The utility company's rapid deployment of maintenance crews and coordination between control centres enabled the quick restoration of electricity to all impacted consumers.
TNB has not disclosed the cause of the fire or the extent of damage to the substation infrastructure. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining robust backup systems and emergency protocols across the national power network to minimise service disruptions.
The company said it would conduct a full investigation into the incident and implement any necessary remedial measures at the facility. TNB urged consumers to report any ongoing power supply issues to its customer service hotline.