‘We heard a bang’: Electric problems in Waltham tied to power surge, says Eversource

Eversource says its crews are going “door-to-door” in Waltham on Monday afternoon to inspect customers’ electric equipment after thousands of residents were left without power Monday morning.

The trouble with the electricity may have also caused a fire in the city on School Avenue. Neighbors who live near the home that burned said they heard a loud bang before losing power.

Photos showed the heavy smoke faced by firefighters battling the fire on School Avenue.

Eversource tells Boston 25 News that investigators are trying to figure out the cause of a power surge that led to the outage.

“The area is safe, and we have extra resources going door-to-door to inspect customers’ electric equipment,” according to a statement from Eversource. “While it is early in the investigation, we have received some isolated reports of damage and will work with customers on necessary repairs.”

The Waltham Fire Department says the surge and outage affected many areas of the city.

“Street lights and Traffic signals have been affected and may be out for some time. Use caution while traveling throughout the city. If you have experienced a power outage, it is recommended that you do not reuse power strips/surge protectors,” according to Waltham Fire.

Eversouce spokesperson says crews will remain in the area throughout the evening to address any concerns as they arise.

Customers who have additional concerns should reach out to the company directly.

The city of Waltham had similar problems with a power surge this past October.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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