Uruguay: Power outages in Montevideo following fire July 2

Event

Power outages have been reported in Montevideo on Sunday, July 1, and Monday, July 2, following a fire that damaged an electrical substation on Sunday. According to local sources, approximately 2500 houses remain without power as of the Monday morning (local time). The most affected areas include the Sur, Palermo, Parque Rodó, Punta Carretas, and Pocitos neighborhoods. Authorities are reportedly working to resolve the issue.

Advice

Individuals in Montevideo are advised to keep battery-operated devices fully charged whenever possible. In addition, individuals are advised to be cautious when driving or crossing streets as traffic signals may not be functioning properly during power outages.