Lights snapped off across Millcreek and nearby parts of Salt Lake County on Monday evening, leaving more than 9,000 people without electricity after a reported downed power line cut service to multiple neighborhoods. Residents said the blackout came on suddenly, knocking out air conditioning in some homes and throwing evening routines off schedule as crews moved in to track down the damage. Local emergency responders urged people to stay away from any fallen wires while repairs were underway.
Where crews are working
According to Rocky Mountain Power, crews were assigned to clustered outages along the Wasatch Front, and customers are being asked to report interruptions through the utility’s outage map or text alerts. The company’s outage page also explains how to report downed lines and warns residents not to go near damaged equipment. Utility teams typically restore service in phases, first isolating faults and then manually bringing power back where it is safe to do so.
How big the blackout got
Live outage trackers showed roughly 10,100 customers affected across Rocky Mountain Power’s service area, with about 9,800 of those in Salt Lake County at the peak of the disruption, according to PowerOutage.us. That Salt Lake County concentration lines up with reports of outages across multiple ZIP codes, hitting both residential blocks and small businesses. The scale helps explain why crews focused first on major feeders in the hardest hit neighborhoods.
Cause and neighborhoods affected
As reported by FOX 13 News, the outage was traced to a downed power line in Millcreek that knocked service to thousands of customers. FOX 13 noted clusters of outages centered in Millcreek, Holladay and South Salt Lake while crews worked to clear debris and fix damaged spans. Officials warned that some customers could see rolling restorations as teams isolate the fault and complete safety checks before lines are reenergized.
How to check status and stay safe
If you lose power or spot a downed wire, Rocky Mountain Power asks customers to report it immediately and keep their distance. The company advises calling 1-877-508-5088 or using the outage map on its website, and signing up for text alerts by texting “OUT” to 759677, according to Rocky Mountain Power. Treat every fallen line as if it is live, and contact emergency services if you see sparks, smoke or any other obvious hazard.
What residents should expect next
Crews generally restore power first to hospitals, traffic signals, and major feeders before turning to individual streets, so some neighborhoods are likely to get service back sooner than others. Residents who remain without power for an extended stretch are advised to check with local authorities about cooling centers or other assistance, and to keep an eye on updates from the utility and local emergency channels. This story will be updated as Rocky Mountain Power posts new restoration estimates.
