Kimberley plunged into darkness: Mayor apologises for inconvenience

A widespread power outage has affected large parts of Kimberley, with preliminary reports suggesting a Voltage Transformer explosion at the Herlear Substation may be the cause.

The Electrical Department is on the scene, working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

Executive Mayor Martha Bartlett is overseeing the response efforts and has apologised for the inconvenience. "We appreciate the public's patience and cooperation during this time," she said.

Technical teams are assessing the situation and doing their best to get the power back on. The city will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Residents are advised to bear with the municipality as the electrical department works to resolve the issue.