BREAKING: Over 5,600 Xcel Energy customers are currently without power in and around Boulder County following a widespread outage reported at 1:02 p.m. today. Affected areas include southeast Boulder County, as well as parts of Weld and Broomfield Counties.
The outage has left 5,671 customers in the dark, with significant impacts noted in the town of Erie, according to Xcel’s outage map. Utility officials indicate that power restoration is expected by 3:30 p.m., but the cause of the outage remains unclear.
Residents are urged to stay updated as this situation develops. Xcel Energy is actively working to restore service, and further information will be provided as it becomes available.
This situation highlights the vulnerability of community power supply systems and the urgency for residents to prepare for potential disruptions. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
