El Paso Outage: 5,237 Still Dark

0:00Power's out for more than 5,000 folks across El Paso County after an arc flash hit a key distribution line. El Paso electric jumped on it fast, with crews on the scene making repairs to get everyone back online. Spokesman Jacob Reyes broke it down, saying the flash sparked the mess, but teams are pushing hard for a quick, safe fix. No word yet on how long it'll drag, but they're prioritizing safety first. Residents and businesses are feeling the pinch, from homes going dark to shops shutting down mid-day. It's a rough hit in the middle of spring, messing with daily routines big time. Right now, the outage map shows 23 spots affected, with exactly 5,237 customers still offline as of 11, 30 a.m. on April 15. Crews won't quit to the lights flicker back on, so hang tight while they wrap this up. That wraps El Paso news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.