A massive power outage has plunged the Denver metro area into darkness, affecting an unknown number of residents. This incident, which occurred on a Sunday afternoon, has left hundreds of thousands without electricity, creating a sense of uncertainty and disruption.
While the exact scale of the outage remains unclear, Xcel Energy's outage map is currently inaccessible to some customers, adding to the confusion. The company has confirmed that at least 145,000 customers lost power around 3 p.m., but the number of restored connections is still unknown.
Multiple agencies have reported extensive outages, with CORE Power alone reporting over 40,000 customers without power as of 3:30 p.m. The impact extends to Denver International Airport, where train services between concourses have been suspended. However, DIA has assured that restoration efforts are underway.
Denver7 is actively seeking more information from Xcel Energy, including the root cause of the outage. In the meantime, rumors of a transformer explosion near E. Abilene Street and E. Florida Avenue have been debunked by the Aurora Police Department (APD). Sgt. Longshore from APD clarified that shots were fired during a parking lot altercation, resulting in a shattered window, but there were no reports of injuries or explosions.
This story is still evolving, and we will provide updates as more details emerge. Stay tuned for the latest developments as we work to bring you the full picture of this significant power outage and its impact on the Denver community.
