URGENT UPDATE: Over 1,000 Central Maine Power customers are currently without electricity in Waldo County, with additional outages impacting more than 200 customers in Knox County. The situation escalated around 7 p.m. on Tuesday when the Liberty Fire Department reported a downed power line on Route 220, where flames were visibly erupting from a utility pole.
As of 8 p.m., reports indicate that more than 750 of the approximately 880 CMP customers in Liberty are without power. The outage has also affected surrounding areas, with around 500 additional customers in neighboring towns experiencing outages. This includes over 260 customers in Montville and more than 140 customers in Union. There are also reports of outages in Searsmont and Appleton.
Officials are working quickly to address the situation, with CMP crews already en route to the scene. The cause of the downed line and flames is under investigation, and Liberty Fire Chief Bill Gillespie was not immediately available for comment.
This developing situation is impacting daily life for many residents, disrupting not only power but potentially vital services as authorities respond. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay tuned for updates and exercise caution as crews work to restore power and ensure safety.
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