Over 3,000 residents in Northeast Portland faced a blackout early Monday morning as a significant power outage impacted the area. The loss of electricity was first reported just before the dawn's light at approximately 6:40 a.m., according to utility provider Pacific Power. Field crews were promptly deployed to investigate the sudden power outage that fell upon the neighborhood.
Despite the early hour, the impact was immediate and palpable. KOIN reported that as of 8:30 a.m., Pacific Power's outage map displayed a count of 3,208 customers caught in the electrical void.
Respite from the inconvenience seemed on the horizon, with KPTV broadcasting Power was restored by 10 a.m.
