I&M, Mishawaka report thousands without power during outage near University Park Mall

Thousands in South Bend, Mishawaka and Granger are without power on Wednesday, Nov. 5, as Indiana Michigan Power and Mishawaka Utilities report large outages around the region.

According to the outage map on I&M’s website, several thousand customers are experiencing outages that began shortly before noon Wednesday. The website estimates power will be restored around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

As of around 1 p.m., the map says the outage runs as far north as Stateline Road, almost as far south as West Edison Road, as far east as North Fir Road and as far west as Hollyhock Road. Four overlapping areas are marked on the map, including 3,962, 2,638, 1,225 and 199 customers.

Mishawaka Utilities also says power is out in the University Park Mall area, from Douglas Road north.

“Mishawaka Utilities Electric crews are on the scene assessing the situation and are working diligently to restore service as quickly and safely as possible,” an update on the website says. “We appreciate your patience and understanding as our crews work to address the issue. Updates will be shared as more information becomes available.”

This story will be updated with new information.

Email South Bend Tribune staff reporter Rayleigh Deaton at rdeaton@gannett.com.