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Over 5,000 El Paso Residents Experience Power Outages Today

KVIA••Gabrielle Lopez
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On Wednesday, over 5,000 residents in East and Far East El Paso faced power outages due to multiple incidents reported by El Paso Electric. As of 11:44 a.m., 23 separate outages were affecting a total of 5,237 customers. The largest concentration of outages was noted near the Fountains at Farah, with additional outages reported near Pellicano Drive and Berryville Street, as well as Eastlake Boulevard. Residents are advised to stay tuned for updates as the situation evolves.

Key Details: • 5,237 customers affected as of 11:44 a.m. • Major outages near Fountains at Farah, Pellicano Drive, and Eastlake Boulevard. • Stay updated for further information regarding restoration efforts.

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