UPDATE: Wires down, roadside fire along Dumar Way = power outage

2:30 PM: Thanks for the tip. Seattle Fire is just arriving at a scene where downed wires have caused a small brush fire along the 7300 block of Dumar Way [map]. We’re told a falling tree branch is to blame. Avoid the area for a while.

2:35 PM: We’ve heard from a few people reporting power outages but there’s nothing on the City Light map yet.

2:48 PM: Now the map has updated to show a 26-customer outage.

8 Replies to "UPDATE: Wires down, roadside fire along Dumar Way = power outage"

  • BRN June 24, 2022 (2:33 pm)

    There were two loud explosions and a power bump

  • Auntie June 24, 2022 (2:42 pm)

    Our power was out for about one minute – near Louisa Boren STEM school.

  • Rockhills June 24, 2022 (2:53 pm)

    Yep, BIG boom! Came back inside to find everything resetting. 

  • E. Harnett June 24, 2022 (2:58 pm)

    I also heard a loud explosion right before my power went out for a few seconds. 

  • AR June 24, 2022 (3:31 pm)

    Would this explain why my tap water just went brown? (Near Home Depot.) I’m guessing yes and hoping it resolves quickly.    

    • WSB June 24, 2022 (3:42 pm)

      Possibly but please report to SPU at 206-386-1800 if you haven’t already.

  • Auntie June 24, 2022 (4:53 pm)

    Stop light still out at Delridge/Orchard. Four-way stop action is slow.No power at Arco or Chevron there, either.

  • Rockhills June 24, 2022 (5:33 pm)

    The traffic light is still out at Delridge.

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