Over 1,400 homes and businesses in Launceston’s south have been left without power this afternoon following a reported pole fire.
The outage is impacting customers in Kings Meadows, Norwood, Prospect and Youngtown, including Kings Meadows High School.
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TasNetworks crews are investigating the incident on Fawkner Avenue.
“We’ll restore power as soon as possible,” they said.
“Please stay at least 10 metres clear of any fallen power-lines or other damage and report it to TasNetworks on 132 004.”
Locals reported hearing a loud bang before the power cut and say some traffic lights along Hobart Road have also been knocked out.
The Tasmania Fire Service is on the scene.
