DodoFinance Breaking News Made For You!
Thousands of Alexandria residents were left in the dark on Friday night due to a massive power outage.
As of 8 p.m., the utility company had reported to more than 12,750 customers without electricity. As of 8:20 p.m., that number had dropped to 6,846.
More than 3,500 customers are without electricity In some parts of Arlington, Across the border into Alexandria.
Affected areas include Del Ray, Potomac Yard and Farlington. Some have reported flashing lightning.
According to Dominion’s website, power restoration is currently estimated at 10pm to 1pm. A company spokesman said the cause of the crash was a malfunctioning circuit in a substation.
Update at 9:35 p.m. – Alexandria Police are reminding residents to consider dark traffic signals as a four-way stop.
“Dominion Power has announced a major power outage across the city of Alexandria.” ABD said. “This malfunction has resulted in many intersections without power. Consider all intersections without power as a four-way stop. Please be careful and drive safely.”
Update at 9:15 p.m. – The power was briefly restored, but it was disabled, a Dominion spokesman said. A number of residents around the city said on Twitter that they were still without electricity.
A few minutes after our computer showed that everyone was back, we had more crashes. We are working on it. https://t.co/AVIm1tmvPj
– Becky Fox (ePeggyDomEnergy) October 24, 2020
I’m sitting in the dark, so no https://t.co/A3dVYLScMv
– Oriana Pavlik (Oriana0214) October 24, 2020
I have been waiting 10 months for Wisconsin football. This is of course the case when the rules give me power outages of between three plus hours.
– Drew Hansen (ru Truber) October 24, 2020
Not really- it still goes in and out of Dell Rail.
– Richard England (@REnglandDC) October 24, 2020
No – went out for the 11th time https://t.co/YgiSTAuTxU
– dianeEITM (iandianeEITM) October 24, 2020
More via social media:
We found the Alexandria / Arlington malfunction in a circuit at a substation. That’s what causes the flicker. Our team is in it, trying to regain your power soon! ustjustindotnet Lex Alexandria Viekov Omin Dominion Energy
– Becky Fox (ePeggyDomEnergy) October 24, 2020
There are widespread power outages in Alexandria and Arlington tonight. Dominion Energy is exploring the cause, and has given restoration time to 1 p.m. If you do not have the power, please report it https://t.co/rjdvsX47E1
– Alexandria Police (lex Alexandria VAPT) October 23, 2020
We have K 13K Omin Dominion Energy Customers around the city experience intermittent breakdowns due to circuit failures at a substation.
Report the crash online or by calling 866-366-4357.https://t.co/P7thQdZmld
– Justin Wilson (ust Justindotnet) October 23, 2020
The power of the Dell Rail continues
– ூabeaujon October 23, 2020
“Explorer. Devoted travel specialist. Web expert. Organizer. Social media geek. Coffee enthusiast. Extreme troublemaker. Food trailblazer. Total bacon buff.”
