BREAKING: Over 1,000 Central Maine Power customers in Waldo County are currently without electricity due to a significant outage caused by a downed power line. The situation escalated around 7 p.m. on Tuesday when the Liberty Fire Department reported visible flames atop a utility pole on Route 220.
As of 8 p.m., approximately 750 of the 880 CMP customers in Liberty are affected, according to real-time data from the utility’s website. The outage has also disrupted power for more than 200 customers in Knox County.
In nearby towns, the impact is widespread, with over 260 customers in Montville and more than 140 in Union also experiencing outages. Additionally, dozens of residents in Searsmont and Appleton are without power, further escalating concerns in the region.
Crews from Central Maine Power are on their way to address the situation, but details on restoration timelines remain unclear.
“We are actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible,”
stated a CMP representative.
This power outage not only affects homes but could also impact local businesses and emergency services in the area. Liberty Fire Chief Bill Gillespie could not be immediately reached for further comments on the situation.
Residents are urged to prepare for potential extended outages and to stay tuned for updates from local authorities. The community is reminded to avoid downed power lines and to report any hazards to CMP or local emergency services.
Stay connected as we monitor this developing story for more updates on the power restoration efforts across Waldo and Knox counties.
