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Power out, fire alarms set off across Capitol Hill from ‘surge’ — UPDATE: Power’s back

Fire alarms are going off in buildings across Capitol Hill and the Central District late Monday afternoon as a “power surge” hit the area. We have also heard reports of explosions at transformers near the Radio Point towers.

We’re still getting a handle on the power outages but we understand there is a large swath of buildings without power on Madison, Pike/Pine and south Broadway.

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Rob K
Rob K
13 years ago

Seattle City Light is quoting 11pm for restoring power.

Outage isn’t on their online map yet. Try giving them a call just before 6pm for an update on the status.

m
m
13 years ago

I’m on 15th and Thomas and heard an explosion, followed by my lights flickering, then another explosion 3-5 seconds later, followed by my lights flickering again. Unplugged my computer just to be safe and waited a little while. Been hearing sirens ever since.

jonathan
jonathan
13 years ago

I’m on denny and boylston. Fire trucks nearby. Everything is black. Blast!

Elaina
Elaina
13 years ago

We had flickers in our lights at 23rd and Jackson. We didn’t lose it completely, but we were frantically saving everything for a moment there.

kika
kika
13 years ago

i am on harvard and pine and my lights have been out for an hour. Been hearing sirens off and on since then. I hope the power comes back before 11p!

kerry
kerry
13 years ago

We’ve been having flickering lights and HVAC weirdness at our building on First Hill (near 9th and Seneca) since about 4:30. Must have something to do with it.

Jay-Z
Jay-Z
13 years ago

All the buildings on the corner of Harvard Ave E & Harrison are out. Hoping for power back before 11pm cause I just went grocery shoppin yesterdee!

Dagobah
Dagobah
13 years ago

My lizard is freezing. Let’s restore this grid already!!

funkisockmunkis
funkisockmunkis
13 years ago

due to outage… fyi in case anyone was planning on getting groceries on the way home.

raincitysun
raincitysun
13 years ago

Saw three or four flickers in my lights here at Mercer & Harvard, but everything stayed on.

morty
morty
13 years ago

Right in the middle of Judge Judy!

Renee Mona
Renee Mona
13 years ago

I live 1/2 block from 18th and Madison, at work in the U District. Anyone else close to my home address to tell us if we’re without power, and of course, cable? Bet my dog is barking like crazy. Have to work late, so an updates are greatly appreciated.

capitolhilljess
capitolhilljess
13 years ago

5:41pm Lights still on. So far so good!

territorious
territorious
13 years ago

I live above the co-op. Heard the explosions too and no power at 16th and Madison. The streetlights are out up until the one at 15th. 11pm!? Are u kidding me!?!?

Neighbor
13 years ago

we live 2 blocks south of Madison on 18th and our power is out

Eric
Eric
13 years ago

Seattle City Light just updated their website to give an estimated restore of 8:22pm

Danny
Danny
13 years ago

summit/olive has no power. Seattle City Light website says 8:30pm is the estimated time when the power will be restored. estimated :)

Renee M
Renee M
13 years ago

Just heard from my neighbor that we have power at 1515 Madison, between Pike and Pine and just 1/2 block south of the Towers. Traffic lights out, things roped off, stores closed.

meara
meara
13 years ago

I live at 18th and Pine, and the power went out with the explosions at 4:30, but when I got home at 6 it was back on, surprisingly, even though I could see several places still dark.

territorious
territorious
13 years ago

We have lights!!!!

Miss Banana
Miss Banana
13 years ago

Where is your location?

Andy
Andy
13 years ago

At Boylston & Howell about 5 minutes ago (6:45 PM)

Dave
Dave
13 years ago

Ours just came back on, too! I’m on Denny and Boylston. :)

territorious
territorious
13 years ago

Above 16th and Pine. Bout 5 min ago. Was cursing City Light but kudos to them. 2 hours without is way better than 6! I just saw a news crew in front of the market minutes before the power came back.

Kelly
Kelly
13 years ago

Our power is back on at 17th and Madison.

Chris
Chris
13 years ago

Around East Denny/ East Boylston is back on.

Alan
13 years ago

Best.
Comment.
Ever.

Ryan
13 years ago

Anyone know if the Braeburn has power yet?? I took refuge at the library and can’t take it here much longer.

a.
a.
13 years ago

Yes, Braeburn has power. Sitting on my couch in the west bldg with lights and internet :)

TT
TT
13 years ago

Has anyone noticed that their power is back but now they have no internet (comcast specifically)…posted from my phone.

crazytrainmatt
crazytrainmatt
13 years ago

On the good side, with the stoplights out, Madison turned into a friendly low-speed city street instead of the near-freeway it usually is. 15-20 MPH is a huge improvement in noise and safety from 35-40MPH!

shakti
shakti
13 years ago

which city light employee pushed the wrong button