Ipswich CBD experiencing power outage as pillar box sets alight
Properties across the CBD have been hit by an unexpected power outage, as a power box on a busy street caught alight. SEE THE LIST OF STREETS AFFECTED
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Hundreds of properties have been hit with an unexpected power outage as a power box on a busy street goes up in flames.
An Energex spokesman confirmed that 500 properties had been affected by the outage, caused by a fire on a pillar box at 198 Brisbane Street.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and Energex crews are on scene, and residents should expect power to return soon.
Affected streets across Ipswich include:
Bremer St
Brisbane Rd
Brisbane St
Chelmsford Ave
Churchill St
East St
Ellenborough St
Hancock St
Ipswich City Mall
Limestone St
Murphy Lane
Murphy St
Nicholas St
Roderick St
South St
Waghorn St
Wilson Lane
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Originally published as Ipswich CBD experiencing power outage as pillar box sets alight