Seattle in Darkness: Thousands Left Without Power Amid Equipment Failure | Hindustan Times

Seattle, Washington - A sudden equipment failure has plunged thousands into darkness, leaving over 16,000 City Light customers without power on Tuesday afternoon. Seattle City Light has confirmed the outages and is currently working to restore electricity. According to the Seattle Department of Transportation, traffic signal lights in affected areas may not be functioning, and residents are advised to take necessary precautions. A map of the affected regions has been made available to help residents navigate the situation. The power outage is primarily affecting King County, where over 4,000 people have reported outages. Additionally, Pierce County has also been impacted, with over 2,000 PSE energy customers experiencing disruptions. Located in the northeastern part of the city, King County is home to Seattle and its surrounding suburbs. The area is situated along the Puget Sound in west-central Washington. Residents are advised to check the poweroutage.us website for the latest updates on the situation. Seattle City Light estimates that the power will be restored once the necessary repairs are completed, but a specific timeframe has not been provided. In the meantime, residents are urged to remain patient and follow necessary safety precautions until power is fully restored.