POWER supplies in bushfire-ravaged areas may not be restored for several weeks, Aurora Energy said today.
The infrastructure losses from the devastating blazes are so great that interstate crews may be called in to help with the massive restoration effort.
"Aurora Energy crews have been surveying the damage between Forcett and the upper Tasman Peninsula and clearing wires and poles from access roads," Aurora said in a statement today.
"It is estimated that in the Forcett fire alone more than 300 poles and scores of transformers have been destroyed, just on the main roads.
"Much of the electricity supply to the Forestier Peninsula and Tasman Peninsula is via a single spur line, now effectively destroyed by the fire.
"More than 100 Aurora field workers and support staff are at work today, making affected areas safe, clearing access roads, assessing damage, taking fault calls from customers and organising resources and support.
"It is possible that support may be requested in the form of back-up electricity workers and equipment from mainland electricity distribution companies, in order to hasten the electricity restoration effort."
Aurora also issued a warning that any electricity lines found on the ground should be assumed to be live and must be avoided.
Downed lines should be immediately reported to Aurora on 132 004.
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