POWER has been restored to all homes affected by electricity cuts earlier today.
POWER has been restored to all homes affected by electricity cuts earlier today.
The faults, which originated at a major substation in Lancaster, affected 63,000 people at Carnforth, Morecambe and Lancaster.
We've restored power to the remaining 10,000 customers in #Lancaster and surrounding areas. Thanks so much for your support today 1/2
— ElectricityNorthWest (@ElectricityNW) June 21, 2017
We'll carry out a full investigation into the cause, but don't forget we're on hand 24/7 if you have any issues with your power 2/2
— ElectricityNorthWest (@ElectricityNW) June 21, 2017
Lightning was detected in the area earlier but the cause of the fault is currently under investigation.
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