HARWICH – Over 3,700 Eversource customers have lost power after a transformer explosion in Harwich. Most of the customers were in Harwich with nearby towns affected to a lesser extent. The incident happened on Main Street (Route 28) by the Holy Trinity Church. Eversource crews were also working at a substation on Lothrop Avenue. New equipment was being brought in to make repairs.
5 p.m. update: the outage has been reduced to about 1,500 customers.
By 6:30 p.m. only about 250 customers were still without power. By 8:15 p.m. all customers were back on.
An earlier problem with a downed power line on Route 137 in Chatham was not related to the outage and has also been cleared.
Upper photos by Kevin Morley/CWN; lower photo courtesy of Chatham Police (click photos to enlarge)
The article reports on a power outage in Harwich caused by a transformer explosion, affecting over 3,700 Eversource customers. The incident underscores the vulnerability of electrical infrastructure and the cascading effects a single failure can have on the surrounding community. Eversource’s prompt response, with crews working diligently to restore power, demonstrates the importance of rapid reaction to utility emergencies. The update on the outage’s resolution, with power being restored progressively throughout the evening, provides a reassuring narrative of effective crisis management. Additionally, the unrelated downed power line in Chatham, which was also addressed, highlights the frequency of such issues and the need for constant vigilance and maintenance. The article, while brief, captures the essence of local news reporting by informing the community of both the incident and the responsive efforts of the utility company and emergency services. It also reflects the broader mission of Cape Wide News to cover a range of public-safety events, contributing to the informed and prepared community.