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Power outages reported around Jefferson County

WWNY · last updated

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) — Power outages are being reported around Jefferson County.

According to National Grid’s outage map, more than 23,000 customers were without electricity at around 2 p.m.

The areas include the western half of Watertown, including Arsenal and Coffeen Streets, as well as communities stretching from the city to Cape Vincent and Clayton.

Areas in and around LaFargeville and Alexandria Bay are also affected.

National Grid says its expects customers will have their power restored by early evening.

7 News has reached out to National Grid for more information. Officials say an equipment failure is to blame for the outages.

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