Nearly 7,000 customers in Västerbotten's inland affected by power outage
A power outage impacting nearly 7,000 customers in Västerbotten, Sweden, is currently being addressed by technicians from Vattenfall, with the cause yet to be determined.
In Västerbotten, Sweden, a significant power outage has affected nearly 7,000 customers across multiple areas, including Blåviksjön, Storuman, Stensele, Gunnarn, Barsele, Sorsele, Blattnicksele, Gargnäs, Ammarnäs, and Mellanström. According to Vattenfall, the responsible utility company, the technicians are on site to address the situation.
The exact cause of the power interruption remains unknown at this time. Vattenfall's press service has communicated that while they are working to restore power, they cannot confirm how long the repairs will take. The preliminary estimate for the restoration of power is set for 12:30, but this timeframe may change depending on the complexity of the repairs.
Such outages can have significant implications for local residents and businesses, especially during colder months when reliance on electrical heating and appliances is high. Ongoing updates from Vattenfall are expected as they work to resolve the issue and provide reliable power back to the affected communities.