Thousands Without Power Due To Concord Heights Transformer Issue

CONCORD, NH — Thousands of people were without power after a transformer issue was reported on the Concord Heights near D’Amante Drive Monday.

Just before 11 a.m., Concord fire and rescue teams were sent to the D’Amante Drive and Loudon Road area for a report of an issue with a transformer. About five to 10 minutes before that call, police reported traffic signals out in the area. A few minutes later, Unitil’s outage map began reporting thousands without power, about 14 percent of its customers in the area.

Capital region fire dispatch confirmed Unitil knew about the transformer problem and was sending crews to the scene.

According to the outage map, Chichester and Epsom customers may also be without power.

Merrimack County dispatchers and police also reported problems with traffic signals being out on Route 106 in Loudon.

At post time, Unitil is assessing its restoration times.

Around noon, power was restored to the eastern side of the city.

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