Power cut blacks out parts of Dublin 15

There has been a major power cut in the Dublin 15 area caused by an overhead electricity line falling near Mochas Church in Porterstown.

A spokesperson for ESB said the Dublin Fire Brigade have been called to the scene following reports of an explosion.

It is thought that the power line may have hit a transformer leaving up to 4,000 homes temporarily without electricity. Nobody has been hurt in the incident.

Areas without electricity include parts of Blanchardstown, Porterstown, Castleknock and parts of Carpenterstown.

The power cut began shortly after 6p.m. and is expected to be resolved by around 10-11p.m, according to the ESB.