Thousands of National Grid customers in Tonawanda and Kenmore are currently facing power outages, with over 4,000 customers affected as of the latest update. The outage, which began earlier in the evening, has been attributed to a broken piece of equipment on an electrical pole, according to a National Grid official.

The estimated time for power restoration for most of the affected customers is set for 9:30 p.m. local time. This incident is not believed to be linked to the prevailing heat conditions in the area.

As the situation continues to unfold, National Grid is working diligently to address the issue and restore power to all impacted customers. Updates on the progress of the restoration efforts will be provided as they become available.

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