Electricity North West update as power cuts affect 148 properties across Fylde and Wyre

Power cuts are affecting 148 properties across Fylde and Wyre, with engineers on site at three locations and teams being prepared for deployment to two others.

Electricity North West has reported five separate power cuts across the two areas on Tuesday, October 27, with estimated restoration times ranging from midday to 6pm.

In Fylde, 68 properties are affected by two separate power cuts.In Newton-With-Clifton, 33 properties are without power following an unexpected incident involving the overhead cable supplying electricity to the area. Electricity North West said its team was on site, with power expected to be restored by 6pm.

A further 35 properties are affected by a power cut in Kirkham, caused by an unexpected incident involving an underground cable supplying electricity to homes and businesses. The company said it was preparing to send a team, with restoration estimated for noon.

In Wyre, 80 properties are affected across three separate incidents. In Out Rawcliffe, 30 properties are affected by a power cut caused by an unexpected incident involving the high-voltage cable supplying electricity to homes and businesses. Engineers are on site, with power expected to be restored by 6pm.

A further six properties are affected in Kirkland, where an unexpected incident involving the high-voltage cable has also caused a power cut. Electricity North West said its team was on site, with restoration estimated for 6pm.

In Bourne, 44 properties are affected by a power cut caused by an unexpected incident involving an underground cable. The company said it was preparing to send a team, with power expected to be restored by 4pm.

Electricity North West said of the incidents involving underground and high-voltage cables: “We didn't know before your electricity went off that this was going to happen but now we know, rest assured we will get your power back on safely and as quickly as possible.”