ESCOM Transformer Catches Fire Again at Bvumbwe

ESCOM Transformer Catches Fire Again at Bvumbwe

Beston Luka

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Published: 10 October 2025

An ESCOM transformer has caught fire Friday evening at Bvumbwe near Bindula Market in Thyolo District, disrupting power supply in the area.

According to an eyewitness, Victor Chimkango, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. and marks the second time in two months that the same transformer has caught fire.

Residents have expressed frustration, saying despite previous reports to the Thyolo ESCOM office, the utility company has not yet fixed the problem permanently.

Chimkango said, “The transformer is burning again. This has happened before, but ESCOM never came to repair it properly.”

The fire has raised safety concerns among traders and residents around Bindula Market, who fear possible damage to nearby property.

Efforts to get a comment from ESCOM officials were not immediately successful.

Beston Luka

Luka Beston is a Malawian journalist and communications professional with a strong background in news writing, feature reporting, and media development. He is passionate about telling impactful human-interest stories that promote social change, good governance, and community empowerment. Over the years, Luka has contributed to various media and development initiatives, producing compelling stories on health, education, gender, and youth empowerment. Known for his professionalism and storytelling skill, he continues to use the power of journalism to inform, inspire, and influence positive transformation in society.