
A massive power outage in Reno, Nevada, on Tuesday, left thousands without electricity. The Storey County Sheriff's Office acknowledged the situation and issued a statement
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KOLO8, a local channel, reported NV Energy acknowledge that over 8,000 customers are without power in the area. Zip codes 89431, 89434 and 89436 have been affected, as per NV Energy. Notably, Sparks Fire Department informed in a statement that NV Energy had deactivated power to the area as the fire burned for over 30 acres.
“Sparks Fire Department is on scene of a vegetation fire in the area of Geno Martini Pkwy and Garda Ct. Evacuation order is in effect for the Vecchio Drive area. The fire is approximately 30 acres. Evacuation shelter has been set up at the Sparks Library. NV energy has deactivated power to the area,” the statement read.
A map also showed the parts of Vallejo impacted by the power outage.
The information was shared by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Currently, there is no timeline for the power to be restored in Reno. “NV Energy is aware of the outage. No estimated time of restoration at this time,” the sheriff's office additionally said in their statement.
Meanwhile, scary videos emerged showing entire areas plunged into darkness.
A local page posted a video showing the power outage in Reno.
“Power out at multiple locations tonight including at these Reno Vista apartments,” the caption said.
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