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Power outages affect more than 10,000 in Myrtle Beach

WMBF · last updated

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) — Several transformers blew, causing power outages in Myrtle Beach.

Power outages have affected traffic lights in the Myrtle Beach area after several transformers at the Santee Cooper facility on 18th Avenue North blew.

Santee Cooper outage map shows over 10,000 customers are affected.

Crews are working to restore power to the affected areas.

The Myrtle Beach Police Department is directing traffic at intersections while the traffic signals remain out of service.

Officials are asking drivers to use caution when traveling through the area.

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