NewsCovering Colorado

Actions

Power outage affecting 2,000 customers in Security-Widefield Friday afternoon

Outage.jpg
Posted

SECURITY-WIDEFIELD, CO — Colorado Springs Utilities is reporting a power outage affecting a few neighborhoods Friday evening.

According to the utility company, 2,000 customers are without power Friday afternoon after a lightning strike. Colorado Springs Utilities estimates to have power restored to the area by 7:30 p.m.

The outage is in the areas and neighborhoods surrounding Widefield High School.

Some tips to remember, be safe and treat all dark intersections as four-way stops.

Click here to view the Colorado Springs Utilities outage map.
____

Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.