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TasNetworks have restored power to 746 customers following an earlier power pole fire.
The electricity provider confirmed 36 customers are still without power in Lilydale and the outage is expected to continue overnight.
EARLIER:
A power pole fire on Main Road, Lilydale has caused power outages for 782 TasNetwork customers in the state’s North-East.
Tasmania Fire Service crews are on the scene.
TasNetworks have confirmed the outage is currently affecting customers in Bangor, Karoola, Lalla, Lilydale, North Lilydale, Nunamara, Turners Marsh and Underwood.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
The outage was first reported about 6.20pm.
More details to come.