Power Outage Leaves Over 800 Customers in South Springfield without Electricity
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – A significant power outage has affected more than 800 customers in the southern part of Springfield, according to the City Utilities outage map.
The outage stretches across several areas, reaching as far north as Walnut Lawn Street and Erie Street, Primrose Street and Campbell Avenue, Republic Road and Farm Road 141. It extends southward as far as Quail Creek Avenue.
City Utilities (CU) officials have attributed the power outage to an equipment failure near the Cox substation. The failure has disrupted the distribution of electricity to the affected areas.
Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions and prepare for an extended outage until repairs are completed. CU crews are working diligently to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
The cause of the equipment failure and the estimated time for full restoration of power are yet to be determined, but CU urges affected customers to stay updated through their official channels for the latest information.
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