Caithness Power Cut Affects Hundreds Across 140 Properties, SSEN Responds

A power cut in Caithness left hundreds without electricity, but SSEN engineers are on the job to restore power quickly.

Caithness: On Tuesday afternoon, a power cut hit the area, leaving over 140 homes and businesses in the dark. It all started around 1:45 PM, affecting folks from Latheron to East Clyth and Clashmore.

SSEN, the electricity network provider, confirmed they were aware of the situation. They mentioned that their engineers were already on-site, working hard to get the power back on. They aimed to have everything sorted by 5 PM, based on what they found initially.

The issue was traced back to a fault in the overhead network, which is pretty common. The SSEN team is experienced in handling these kinds of problems. Usually, they can fix it by swapping out a fuse at the local substation. But if it turns out to be a bigger issue, it might take a bit longer.

If you need more info, you can reach out to SSEN at 105 and mention reference ‘QF4922’ or check their Powertrack map online. It’s always good to stay updated, especially when the lights go out!

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