Outage Hits Northern Quincy Due to Balloon in Power Line - Source ONE News
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QUINCY - In a surprising incident early today, a balloon entangled in a power line caused an electricity outage, leaving 350 customers without power in the northern part of Quincy. Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) reported the cause of the outage and has dispatched crews to the area to address the issue.
The utility company has pledged to keep the affected residents informed, promising to release more details as they become available. The exact timeline for power restoration remains unclear, but efforts are underway to bring back electricity to the impacted homes and businesses as swiftly as possible.
Residents are advised to stay clear of downed power lines and report any electrical hazards to the authorities. Grant PUD appreciates the community's patience as they work to resolve the outage caused by this unforeseen incident.
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