Power outage news worldwide, before 2021 (Page 76)

Go to the main page Power outage news from around the world (before 2021) to see power blackouts around the world before 2021.

For power failure news after 2021 visit one of the following pages:
Power Cut News in the UK
Power Outage News in the US
Power Outage News in Canada
Power Outage News in Australia and New Zealand
Power outage news from around the world

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Huge power cut electricity to the complex’s 20 buildings contain 60 elevators. It’s unclear if anyone was inside when the electricity cut out. Jamaica, Queens, NY USA.

Large power outage at Rochdale Village

JAMAICA, Queens — A large power outage has hit Rochdale Village Wednesday, cutting electricity to a majority of the residential complex comprised of 20 buildings. Emergency and utility crews are he…
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A blown transformer caused power outage in Hazlet.

Power mostly restored after Hazlet outage

A blown transformer on Belfast Avenue impacted more than 1,000 customers throughout the area.
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When power fails, motorists are confused. Allentown power outage confuses motorists, but most moved on safely and efficiently by treating the intersections as if they were four-way stops. Traffic crews set up temporary stop signs to help.

Allentown power outage knocks out traffic lights in rush hour

Traffic lights from west Allentown into center city were knocked out during the Tuesday afternoon rush hour by a power outage that cut electricity to thousands of PPL customers.
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Blackouts from storms or natural disasters could last for days. Be prepared for a power outage.

14 Things to Do to Prepare for an Electrical Power Outage

Taking steps now to prepare for a power outage avoids the inconveniences and even dangers that could occur when there is no electricity. Power outages can result from storms or natural disasters, and...
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Power outages are for the birds! Again a bird caused power outage, when it came into contact with electrical equipment, blowing a fuse and triggering an outage. Lubbock, Texas.

Bird blamed for brief power outage affecting Southwest Lubbock stores

Visible smoke reported in the back of Toys 'R' Us on Slide Road
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Power cut in Reading and Shinfield caused by an electricity cable failure. “The faulty cable has been isolated and we don’t expect there will be any further power cuts as a result” - said SSE.

Power cut in Reading and Shinfield hits 1,300 homes

Hundreds of homes lost power as a result of a faulty cable
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Power outages signal the unofficial start of summer in Southern California. About 23,000 customers were without power at one point. Affected areas included: #Downey, #Bellflower, #Norwalk, #SantaFeSprings.

Downey endures power outages; Long Beach holds on during heat wave

If power outages signal the unofficial start of summer in Southern California, then Monday marked the transition from spring, as thousands across the region endured varying disruptions to the grid.…
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Power cut in Eurotunnel was reported.

Eurotunnel delay after power failure shuts tunnel - BBC News

An electrical fault causes delays of up to four hours for travellers using trains using Eurotunnel.
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SCE plan a power outage to the hottest day of the year in Inglewood, California.

Inglewood Residents Heated Over Planned Power Outage

Planned power outages in Inglewood have left residents upset Monday night that they have been without electricity on the hottest day of the year.
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Santa Ana power outage was not attributed to heat and use of utilities overwhelming the system, but a metallic balloon that touched a power line.

Balloon, not heat, cause of Santa Ana power outage

SANTA ANA – Power was restored to some 1,620 Southern California Edison customers who were left without it Monday, officials said.