NEARLY 500 homes are without power in Askam.
Electricity North West said the problem was first reported at 10pm.
The company said 479 houses were affected.
Staff are on site.
The estimated time of restoration is midnight.
Visit www.enwl.co.uk/power-cuts/live-power-cut-informationfor the latest.
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