Millbrook power outage update

Residents heard a bang before police and fire crews cordoned off a Millbrook street as a power outage affected around 30 properties.

Explosion on Huddersfield Road triggers emergency response Millbrook

Emergency crews were called to Huddersfield Road in Millbrook around 6.40pm on Sunday after reports of an explosion involving underground electrical cables. Police and fire teams sealed off the street as flames and smoke emerged from a grid in the road. Residents reported a power cut affecting about 30 properties in the area, according to Electricity North West.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said one engine from Stalybridge Community Fire Station attended the incident and crews were working with police and utility staff to keep the area safe and to investigate. An Electricity North West update said the outage was caused by an unexpected incident on a high voltage cable and promised safe and speedy power restoration as work continues, with a road closure at the junction of Grove Road and Huddersfield Road.

Incidents like this highlight how urban life depends on a fragile power grid. A single fault can trigger immediate safety responses and reroute traffic, affecting homes and small businesses in minutes. The joint effort of firefighters, police and the utility company shows the importance of quick coordination to protect residents and restore services.

In the longer run, the event raises questions about the resilience of aging infrastructure and the ability of local authorities to respond quickly. Clear public updates help calm nerves, but residents still face the inconvenience of a power outage while investigators look for the cause.

Highlights

Crews will continue safety checks and investigators will review what happened.