Police are investigating a fire which destroyed an electrical kiosk in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Ausgrid says the fire on Leggetts Drive at Pelaw Main was the result of an arson attack.
The company says local street lighting was blacked out due to the fire, however several residents say they also lost power at the time the fire broke out.
Anyone who can assist police with their inquiries is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
EARLIER:
Fire has destroyed a large electrical pillar box at Pelaw Main, cutting power to hundreds of homes and rural properties.
Firefighters from Kurri Kurri and the RFS were called to Leggetts Drive at about 5.30am on Wednesday to find the power kiosk well alight.
They took around 30 minutes to extinguish the blaze.
Thee cause of the fire is not known at this stage.
Ausgrid is working to restore power to around 400 homes and properties in the district.
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| The electrical kiosk was well alight when firefighters arrived |
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| It's believed arsonists are responsible for the blaze |
