Widespread Power Outages Reported In East Edmond

<p>The City of Edmond is reporting another widespread power outage on the east side of the city, Wednesday morning.</p>

Wednesday, June 29th 2016, 7:11 am

By: News 9

Widespread Power Outages Reported In East Edmond

The City of Edmond is reporting another widespread power outage on the east side of the city, Wednesday morning.

According to officials with Edmond Electric, power is out from Broadway going east due to two down substations. The city says the outage is affecting virtually the same area as Tuesday night.

A disruption in the city’s IT network is also complicating matters.

Power outage is widespread in east Edmond. City IT network is disrupted so updates are currently limited.
— City of Edmond OK (@CityofEdmond) June 29, 2016

An estimated 4,000 customers are without power at this time. The city reports multiple traffic lights are out as well. Right now there is no timetable for when power might be restored.

Crews working with @OGandE as problem has been located. Piece in middle has burned and is leaking oil. pic.twitter.com/ImXQcYbaJS
— City of Edmond OK (@CityofEdmond) June 29, 2016

On Tuesday the city said power was knocked out when a substation caught fire at a transmission line switch from Edmond Electric and OG&E. This substation is one of the two involved in the current outage.

Keep checking with News 9 and News9.com for more information.

An estimated 4,000 customers are without power at this time. The city reports multiple traffic lights are out as well. Right now there is no timetable for when power might be restored.

Crews working with @OGandE as problem has been located. Piece in middle has burned and is leaking oil. pic.twitter.com/ImXQcYbaJS
— City of Edmond OK (@CityofEdmond) June 29, 2016

Keep checking with News 9 and News9.com for more information.

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The City of Edmond is reporting another widespread power outage on the east side of the city, Wednesday morning.

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