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Seattle City Light says a large power outage that began just before 5:30 p.m. on Sunday was caused by mylar balloons coming on contact with power lines.
The outage impacted around 7,500 Seattle City Light customers in Downtown Seattle and Beacon Hill. Power was restored by 7:30 p.m.
Power has been restored to the rest of those impacted by this outage.
— Seattle City Light (@SEACityLight) July 29, 2024
The outage was caused by mylar balloons that came into contact with the lines.
PLEASE do not let mylar balloons go. If part of your celebration, cut and dispose of them after you're done with them. https://t.co/jl8AMrBI5E
Sound Transit reported that the outage is affecting transit and telecommunications around the International District/Chinatown Station.
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