We just got an email from one of our readers, Jonathan, informing us of a big power outage in Uptown today. He writes,
Just heard from my girlfriend at home in lower Q.A. – I guess there’s a power outage affecting about 7000 customers right now. The area is 2nd N and 11th W. between Harrison and W Barrett. No idea what caused it.
We’re looking into it! Stay tuned for updates. If anyone has any information on the power outage, email us at tips@queenanneview.com, or post a comment.
Thanks to Jonathan for the tip!
Update 1:53 p.m. – According to Seattle City Light,at approximately 1:03 p.m. this afternoon power went out for an estimated 6, 656 Queen Anne residents and businesses on the south and west sides of the hill and a small portion of Uptown.
At this time Seattle City Light does not know the cause of the outage, but is working to identify the problem. The current estimated repair time is unknown.
According to the report, “The area affected is bordered on the north by W. Barrett St., on the south by Harrison St, between 11 Ave. W. and 2nd Ave N.”
Send stories, tips, pictures or comments about the power outage to tips@queenanneview.com.
Update 2:40 – Seattle City Light reports that the power outage is believed to have been caused by a cable failure. Dispatchers rerouted power and restored service at around 2:15 p.m. Repair crews are currently working to fix the broken cable.
