JPS working to restore power in East Portland

Workers from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) are currently working to restore power to sections of Eastern Portland after a utility pole caught fire and collapsed on Thursday. 

The STAR Online team spoke with a residents who said they are nervous the incident might have caused damaged to their electrical appliances.

"Right now people a fret say some a dem electrical appliances might get damage due to the blue flame that was on the JPS wire. A longtime di pole lean and a drop down, but nobody don't pay it any attention, " Zion Hill resident Carlene Thompson said.

According to Thompson, following the collapse of the utility pole, power lines became entangled resulting in a fire and that popping sounds were heard along other poles, which sent some residents scampering for cover.

"A longtime di pole lean and a drop down, but nobody don't pay it any attention. Dat pole coulda drop pon somebody or a passing vehicle and dat would be like death in di area, " Thompson added.

- Gareth Davis 

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