Belize City experienced a nearly 12-hour power outage on Tuesday, leaving residents and businesses grappling with the consequences. The blackout, which began at 12:32 a.m., was caused by a transmission line fault near the West Lake Substation on the George Price Highway, according to Belize Electricity Limited (BEL). The affected areas spanned Belize City up to Mile 1 on the Phillip Goldson Highway and Mile 1 on the George Price Highway. Power was partially restored by 2:30 a.m. and fully restored by 12:11 p.m. The outage disrupted daily life, with residents resorting to traditional methods like heating irons on comals and frying pans to complete household chores. Businesses, particularly those reliant on refrigeration, faced significant challenges. Chef Ainsle, who had a backup generator, expressed relief but noted that a longer outage would have been costly. A juice vendor shared that customers were understanding, though his ice supply melted quickly. BEL commended its staff and contractors for their swift response in restoring power.