Power outage in Fall River; National Grid says over 2,000 in the dark A significant power outage has left more than 2,000 residents in the central part of Fall River without electricity. The disruption affects areas along North Main Street between Government Center and President Avenue, as well as South Main Street extending to Middle Street. Additional impacted zones include Columbia Street, Corky Row, the Bank Street neighborhood, and parts of the Lower Highlands. National Grid, the utility company responsible for the region, confirmed the outage and stated that a repair crew is en route to the affected areas. According to the company’s outage map, power is expected to be restored by approximately 9 p.m. local time. However, the exact cause of the outage remains undetermined. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the area, which is in effect until 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Strong winds are likely contributing to the outage, though this has not been officially confirmed. Residents are advised to stay informed about weather conditions and follow updates from local authorities. For those experiencing power outages, National Grid encourages customers to report the issue through their online portal at https://myaccount.nationalgrid.com/outages. In cases of downed power lines or emergencies, individuals should contact the company’s hotline at 800-465-1212. The outage has prompted concerns among residents, with many expressing frustration over the timing and extent of the disruption. Local businesses in the affected areas have also been impacted, with some forced to close temporarily. While the situation remains under investigation, the utility company continues to work on restoring power as quickly as possible.#fall_river #national_grid #north_main_street #south_main_street #columbia_street
