Wind causes power outage

Published 4:00 pm Sunday, January 17, 2010

LONG CREEK – Gusty winds caused a power outage about 7:40 a.m. Monday for about 245 customers of Oregon Trail Electric Co-op in the Fox and Long Creek area.

The wind caused lines to touch, which resulted in a short circuit, the utility reported.

The power was restored about 9:20 a.m.

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