Close to 2,200 households have been plunged into darkness tonight due to a widespread power outage affecting parts of West and North Hobart.
TasNetworks say around 2,142 customers in Mount Stuart, North Hobart, West Hobart and Lenah Valley are without power as of 10pm on Thursday.
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A spokesperson said crews are currently “conducting an immediate line patrol to find and fix the problem as quickly as possible”.
“If you’ve heard or seen a possible cause in the area, please report it to us on 132004,” they said.
“Please stay at least 10 metres clear of fallen lines or other damage, and report it to us on 132004.”
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Power has been restored to all Hobart customers. The cause of the outage is yet to be confirmed.
