Massive Power Outage Affects 20000 Homes and Businesses in Kerry
A massive power outage has left around 20,000 homes and businesses in Kerry without electricity. This disruption began early in the morning and affected multiple communities across the region.
Regions Impacted by the Outage
The outage has particularly disrupted the following areas:
- Tralee
- Castleisland
- Ballyheigue
- Ballyduff
- Kilflynn
In Tralee alone, over 11,000 homes are experiencing power failures. The neighboring areas of Castleisland and Ballyduff have also been significantly affected. Ballyheigue and Kilflynn account for nearly 8,000 additional households and businesses impacted by this outage.
Response and Restoration Efforts
The ESB crews are diligently working to restore power as quickly as possible. Teams have been deployed to various locations to tackle the issues causing the outage.
Residents are urged to stay informed about the situation and to report any immediate concerns to the utility company. Restoration efforts are ongoing as they aim to minimize the disruption from this extensive power outage in Kerry.