Power cut caused by a metallic-skinned helium balloon
SEASIDE - A metallic-skinned helium balloon that flew away caused the power cut that put off Independence Day celebrations in Seaside and affected more than 8,000 customers, Pacific Power said.
SEASIDE – A metallic-skinned helium balloon that flew away caused the power cut that put off Independence Day celebrations in Seaside and affected more than 8,000 customers, Pacific Power said.
Pacific Power employees replaced the damaged equipment, Seaside, Gearhart and parts of Warrenton were without electricity in the time span between 4:40 to 10:20 p.m.
“We found unmistakable red, white and blue Mylar shreds when we did the repairs the evening of July 4,” Steve McGrorty said. McGrorty is Pacific Power’s operations manager for the North Coast.
Source: THE DailyAstorian
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