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SOUTH SEATTLE — Almost 4,000 customers experienced power outages in the Rainier Valley area on Sunday afternoon.
According to Seattle City Light, a tree branch came down on a powerline and knocked out power to much of the area.
Crews worked quickly however, and as of 8:30 p.m., only 211 customers were reported to be without power.
The cause is still being investigated, and crews will remain working on scene until the situation is resolved.
Visit the Seattle City Light webpage for a map of the outages and more information.
Crews are responding to outages in the Rainier Valley area affecting approx. 3,600 customers. The cause is under investigation, and an estimated time of restoration is yet to be determined. Follow along on our outage map at: https://t.co/ijUJXHhsDH pic.twitter.com/qas1qkm00E
— Seattle City Light (@SEACityLight) May 6, 2024
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