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Power restored to most customers in Myrtle Beach after transformers blow

WMBF · last updated

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) — Power has been restored to most customers after power outages in Myrtle Beach.

The outages initially left over 10,000 customers without power, but fewer than 5 customers remain affected, according to Santee Cooper’s outage map.

Several transformers at the Santee Cooper facility on 18th Avenue North blew, causing the power outages.

Traffic lights were also affected in the area

Crews continue working to restore power to the remaining affected areas.

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