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UPDATED – Substation Fire Bedford Road

March 6th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

UPDATE:  Power in the area has been restored.

Earlier:  Allegany County Emergency Services on scene of a substation fire 14,000 block Bedford Road. Fire crews initially reporting an electric pole within the substation on fire, no lines are down. Power is currently out for 1,107 customers this includes traffic lights and traffic signaling equipment in the Cumberland area. First Energy Potomac Edison as well as emergency crews remain on scene.