"Wildwood, NJ: Lingering Power Outage Frustrates Residents and Vacationers"

Thousands of homeowners and businesses in North Wildwood, New Jersey, experienced a power outage for over 24 hours due to a fire at the Lake Avenue Substation. As of Saturday evening, approximately 80% of customers had their power restored, with officials expecting full restoration by late Saturday or overnight. The outage affected vacationers and businesses, leading to financial losses for boardwalk stores. Despite the inconvenience, people sought relief at the beach, while some used the North Wildwood Community Center to cool off and charge their devices. Crews are working to fix the issue quickly and safely, installing temporary equipment until permanent repairs can be made.