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Power restored to homes after line fault in Argyll and Bute Power restored to homes after line fault in Argyll and Bute
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Tens of thousands of households have had their power restored after a fault hit supplies in Argyll and Bute. Thousands of households have had their power restored after a fault hit supplies in Argyll and Bute.
Homes first lost power at about 18:30 when about 22,000 customers were affected.Homes first lost power at about 18:30 when about 22,000 customers were affected.
Scottish Hydro Electric said a transmission fault was to blame and that engineers had rerouted supplies. Power was restored at about 20:30.Scottish Hydro Electric said a transmission fault was to blame and that engineers had rerouted supplies. Power was restored at about 20:30.
Homes north of the Campbeltown area had been affected along with some islands, including Arran and Islay.Homes north of the Campbeltown area had been affected along with some islands, including Arran and Islay.