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Power Outage Affects Tortola After Infrastructure Damage
A power outage affecting areas from Fat Hogs Bay to Long Swamp on Tortola will continue for a few more hours today, due to damage to high-voltage infrastructure, according to the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC).
BVIEC stated that the damage was caused by a member of the public and was extensive enough that it could not be repaired earlier. The corporation said efforts are underway to restore power and that repairs will be completed later today.
No further details were provided regarding the cause of the damage or the individual involved.
BVIEC assured residents that crews are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
An estimated time for full power restoration has not yet been provided.