A failure of switching equipment at a south Huntsville industry apparently caused a widespread power outage in the area late Sunday, a utility spokesman said Monday.
Bill Yell of Huntsville Utilities said the outage affected some 26,000 customers across an area south a airport road.
The failure happened about 9 p.m. when a large flash was seen off Bailey Cove Road.
Power was restored around 11 p.m.
Original story:
A large power outage is currently affecting south Huntsville.
The outage began around 9 p.m. after a large blue-white flash was seen on the ground from the area of Green Cove Road and Bailey Cove.
A loud humming sound was also heard.
A large substation in the area, located on Chaney Thompson Road just north of Green Cove Road, was apparently unharmed and lights remained on south of Hobbs Road.
A check by an HNW reporter revealed the outage extended from at least Whitesburg Road and South Memorial Parkway along Weatherly Road to Bailey Cove and Four Mile Post Road.
A release from Huntsville Utilities confirmed a large outage but no further details.
4 Responses to “UPDATE: Switching equipment caused power outage in south Huntsville”
I'm shocked at Huntsville Utilities not being prepared for another power outage in this poor town. Just shocked!!!!!!
Only news is from this site - nothing from radio, TV or HSV Times that I am aware of
It has been an hour - no power and nothing fron HSV utilities regarding status
The power outage as far south as Hobbs Island Rd and Whitesburg Bridge