UPDATE: Power outage in Lowman Beach area blamed on fallen tree branch

7:49 PM: Thanks for the tip. Power’s out for 248 residences in the Lowman Beach area and a bit beyond. One tipster says they “heard a boom” before the outage started around 7:35 pm.

9:28 PM: We’re getting reports of restoration. … The SCL map shows everyone is back on. We’ll follow up tomorrow regarding the cause.

ADDED TUESDAY: SCL spokesperson Jenn Strang tells WSB, “The cause of the outage was a branch that had fallen across a wire span near Lincoln Park Way SW and 47 Avenue SW.”

3 Replies to "UPDATE: Power outage in Lowman Beach area blamed on fallen tree branch"

  • Mac July 22, 2024 (8:10 pm)

    Also heard a loud sound when it happened by the entrance to lincoln park (on beach drive.) Reported it right away but no updates so far. 

    • Kersti Muul July 23, 2024 (4:09 pm)

      That’s the fuse popping 

  • Mac July 22, 2024 (9:10 pm)

    Power just returned!

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