Over 7K customers lose power in South Seattle outage
SOUTH SEATTLE - A widespread power outage impacted approximately 7,366 Seattle City Light customers in South Seattle, including Burien, SeaTac, and Tukwila, on Tuesday afternoon.
The outage was first reported around 11:47 a.m., and as of 1:25 p.m., restoration efforts were underway with an estimated completion time of 4:09 p.m.
At 1:55 p.m., Seattle City Light said crews had reduced the outage to fewer than 2,400 customers and would continue working until power is fully restored.
Cause Under Investigation
Seattle City Light is currently investigating the cause of the outage.
The utility has not yet provided specific details but is working to identify and resolve the issue. Customers are encouraged to monitor the Seattle City Light outage map for real-time updates.
Safety Precautions Advised
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take standard safety precautions during the outage:
Use flashlights or battery-powered lanterns instead of candles to reduce fire risk.
Keep refrigerators and freezers closed to preserve food.
Unplug sensitive electronic equipment to prevent damage from potential power surges.
Stay at least 30 feet away from any downed power lines and report them immediately by calling 911.
Seattle City Light crews are working diligently to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Customers experiencing outages not reflected on the outage map should contact Seattle City Light's customer service at 206-684-3000.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source
Information in this story came from Seattle City Light.
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