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Aurora Plunged into Darkness: Power Outages Strike City
2 Feb
Summary
- Widespread power outages were reported across Aurora on Sunday afternoon.
- Xcel Energy crews are actively working to repair a substation failure.
- Emergency services urge residents to use 911 only for emergencies.
Sunday afternoon saw numerous reports of widespread power outages affecting residents across Aurora. The cause was identified as an issue originating at one of Xcel Energy's substations. Crews were dispatched to the scene and are actively working on repairs to determine the cause and restore electricity.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office confirmed receiving many calls related to the outages. They advised residents to reserve 911 for emergencies and to use the non-emergency line for other concerns. Xcel Energy stated they appreciate customer patience as their teams work diligently and safely to bring power back online.
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