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Rocky Mountain Power says 5,000 customers will wake up without power in Utah County

Aug 14, 2024, 6:29 AM | Updated: 7:23 am

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FILE: Rocky Mountain Power making repairs on power lines in Salt Lake City. (Spenser Heaps, Deseret News)

(Spenser Heaps, Deseret News)

AMERICAN FORK — A power outage is affecting over 5,000 residents in American Fork, according to Rocky Mountain Power.

The company reported the power outage at approximately 4:15 a.m. Wednesday. It estimated the restoration time of 8 a.m.

The cause is still under investigation. Flooding in the area was also prominent Tuesday evening.


This is a breaking news story. It may be updated. 

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Rocky Mountain Power says 5,000 customers will wake up without power in Utah County