BELMONT, MASS. (WHDH) - The town of Belmont is experiencing a “widespread” power outage affecting many residents.

According to the Belmont Police department, a widespread town power outage is impacting the town.

Belmont Light has been made aware of the issue and posted an update on Twitter that they are working to restore power “as soon as possible.” A cause for the outage was not provided, but the utility company said about 2,000 people were impacted.

The outage was estimated to be fixed by 3 p.m.

Belmont Police ask residents not to call 9-1-1 unless of an emergency.

Stay with 7News for continued updates as they become available.

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