UPDATE: Over 5,000 customers are currently without power in the Spring Forest area of North Raleigh, affecting neighborhoods along Millbrook, Sandy Forks, Wake Forest, and Six Forks roads. The situation was reported at approximately 7:30 p.m. on October 4, 2023, with Duke Energy confirming multiple outages in the region.
The cause of the outages remains unclear, prompting concerns among residents who are now facing disruptions to their evening routines. Local authorities are urging residents to stay alert and report any downed power lines or hazards they might encounter in the affected areas.
The power loss has led to significant inconvenience, with many families relying on electricity for essential services, including heating, food preservation, and communication. Community members are mobilizing, sharing information and resources through social media platforms to support each other during this unexpected outage.
Duke Energy is actively working to restore power as quickly as possible, though further updates on the timeline for restoration have yet to be provided. Residents are encouraged to check the Duke Energy outage map for real-time updates and to prepare for potential extended outages.
As this situation develops, stay tuned for more updates on the power restoration efforts and any newly identified causes for this significant outage.
