Power Outage and Brush Fire Affect 1,200 Customers in Orleans
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 5
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What happened
A transformer and power line reportedly failed in Orleans sometime after 5:30 PM on Monday, causing a small brush fire and power loss to 1,200 customers. The incident occurred at Tonset Road and Main Street, leading to traffic detours. Utility line crews were responding, with the utility hoping to restore service by 7:30 PM.
From capecod.com
Why it matters
The power disruption affects utility service reliability in the town of Orleans. The incident also required the involvement of the Massachusetts State Police to manage the situation and traffic.
From capecod.com
Who's involved
- OrleansLocation where the transformer failure and brush fire occurred
- Massachusetts State PoliceAgency responding to the incident and managing traffic
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The entities involved
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Orleans
town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
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