A downed power line caused 1,100 people in Stuart to lose power Friday night.
The power line went down into a ditched and started a fire in the 2600 block of Southeast Ocean Blvd, according to Stuart Police.
The fire was extinguished by responding crews.
There is a power line down in the 2600 blk of East Ocean Blvd, watch for emergency crews and lane closures. pic.twitter.com/ILDAdEJyDg
— Stuart Police (@cityofstuart) October 21, 2016
One east bound lane of Southeast Ocean Blvd will remain closed until midnight as Florida Power and Light crews work to re-string the power line.
A FPL spokesperson said all customers’ power were restored by 10:15 p.m.
The cause of the downed power line is currently under investigation, according to FPL.
