Power Outage in Cleveland’s West Side
Cleveland faced significant power disruptions Monday night after a transformer explosion impacted at least 1,000 customers of Cleveland Public Power.
Incident Details
The outage occurred just before 7 p.m., attributed to an “electrical event” that resulted in several downed power lines, as stated by Cleveland Division of Fire spokesman Lt. Mike Norman. Crews have isolated the cause of the outage, though specific details have not been disclosed.
Response Efforts
Cleveland Public Power is actively working to restore service, with updates posted on their Facebook page. They indicated that restoration efforts will take several hours as they prioritize safety while addressing the situation.
Impact and Local Traffic
The explosion led to road closures, particularly on West 41st Street at the exit ramp of Interstate 90, near CPP’s West 41st Street power plant. A CPP outage map indicates widespread outages on the West Side, affecting the daily routines of many residents and businesses in the area.
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