A power outage at the Monroe Energy facility in Marcus Hook, Pa., likely caused a gas odor that was reported in New Castle County, Delaware.

PPL expects service to be restored by 7:30 p.m.Police and fire personnel remain on scene as of Wednesday afternoon, and the City of Allentown is urging the public to steer clear of the area while the scene is secured.

A power outage dragged on for a third day Tuesday for some businesses and Cambria County human services in downtown. Power was disrupted Sunday due to an issue in Penelec’s underground distribution network,

Adam Gattuso, vice president of Public Affairs at Monroe, said the plant did have some flaring because of a temporary power loss. The flare was the plant burning off product after unexpected power outages from overnight storms caused the plant to temporarily lose power, requiring the plant to burn off excess gas.

The downtown area of the Diamond City turned black as coal Wednesday night, as a large gas leak on East Market Street resulted in electricity being lost for many businesses and residents. A firefighter on scene said officials cut power as a safety precaution.

A planned substation meant to alleviate strain on the existing substation was awaiting construction during the outages it was designed to prevent.

Much of Central Pa. was under a severe thunderstorm or flash flood warning Tuesday as heavy storms rolled through the area for a second straight day.

For anyone who may still be without power, the Susquehanna Fire Department is giving away free bags of ice at the fire station, 43 Erie Boulevard, Susquehanna.

RI Energy customers were left in the dark about power outages after a July 3 storm when the company's outage map failed.