A power outage knocked out electricity for nearly 2,600 customers in southwest Las Vegas on Saturday evening, with an underground equipment failure blamed for the disruption. The outage hit while much of the valley was settling into its weekend routine, leaving residents waiting for a restoration update.
The outage was reported around 6:31 p.m. near Warm Springs Road and Durango Drive and affected 2,596 customers in the 89148 ZIP code, according to KTNV's report. NV Energy's outage listing identified underground equipment failure as the cause, but no restoration timeline had been posted at the time of the report.
NV Energy Had Not Posted A Restoration Estimate
The affected area sits in the southwest valley near a heavily traveled stretch of Warm Springs Road and Durango Drive, where a prolonged outage can quickly affect homes, businesses and nearby services. Residents seeking the latest status can check NV Energy's outage map for updates as crews investigate and repair the underground equipment.
