Brunswick Electric reports outage affecting about 24,000 members in Calabash

CALABASH, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation is reporting a large power outage affecting approximately 24,000 members in the Calabash area.

The utility said crews are assessing the situation and working to restore power as quickly as possible.

Brunswick Electric did not immediately provide a cause for the outage or an estimated restoration time.

The utility is asking members for their patience as crews work to determine the issue and restore service.

Officials say additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.