Casper, Wyoming, experienced a significant power outage on Thursday, impacting approximately 26,000 residents. The widespread outage affected not only Casper but also nearby communities such as Mills, Evansville, and Bar Nunn.
Details of the Power Outage
The blackout began around 12:45 p.m. Rocky Mountain Power has indicated that restoration efforts may not be completed until as late as 9:45 p.m. Despite this projected timeline, some areas within Casper began regaining power by 1:15 p.m.
Affected Areas
- Casper
- Mills
- Evansville
- Bar Nunn
In addition to Casper, outages were reported in other parts of the state, including Buffalo and Gillette. There have also been reports of outages in South Dakota and Utah, though the connection between these incidents remains uncertain.
Community Response
Residents reported sporadic power fluctuations. One resident in Evansville indicated that the electricity was flickering back on and off. The Natrona County School District confirmed that schools were operating normally but promised to provide updates if situations changed.
Rocky Mountain Power has acknowledged the situation and is working to address the outages, providing updates on social media platforms as more information becomes available. El-Balad will continue to monitor the progress of the restoration efforts and keep the public informed.
