172 Manitoba Hydro customers near Blumenort were without power Tuesday, due to a pole fire.

Steinbach Fire was dispatched to the fire, one mile east of Highway 12 on Blumenhoff Road, at 11:15 am. Blumenhoff Road was closed for a short time, while firefighters put out the fire.

Manitoba Hydro Spokesperson Scott Powell, says it was a cracked disconnect that caused the fire. "It's similar to an insulator, only you can open and close it to bring power on and off."

Powell says crews may be on the scene for a few hours as they work to restore power to the affected customers.