MORE than a hundred properties in the Burton-in-Kendal area have been affected by electricity problems.
We are aware of a fault affecting 134 properties in the #LA6 #BURTON area. An engineer is en route to investigate. Apologies - Soph
— ElectricityNorthWest (@ElectricityNW) May 27, 2017
Electricity North West is looking into the fault, which is affecting 134 properties in the LA6 postcode.
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And more than 400 properties in the Settle area have also been affected by a fault.
We are aware of a fault affecting 422 properties in the #BD24 #SETTLE area. An engineer will be dispatched shortly. Apologies - Soph
— ElectricityNorthWest (@ElectricityNW) May 27, 2017
A spokesperson for Electricity North West said that the problems had been caused by a lightning strike on the overhead lines.
Engineers have been dispatched to investigate.
@callmesara Hi Sara, it would appear that we have had a lightening strike on our overhead lines. Hope this helps you. Thanks - Soph
— ElectricityNorthWest (@ElectricityNW) May 27, 2017
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