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Numerous trees and power lines were downed from thunderstorm winds across southern Douglas County. Two large trees, estimated to be two feet in diameter, were downed at Desert Canyons Lodge. In Orondo, three large trees, estimated to be two feet in diameter and 120 feet tall, were knocked into high voltage power lines starting a small fire. At least 50 apple trees across multiple orchards were also damaged from the high winds. In Waterville, two downed trees landed on houses along Poplar Street and numerous large limbs were on the ground throughout town.
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Driver located in crash on Malaga-Alcoa Highway that started 100-acre brush fire | News | wenatcheeworld.com
MALAGA — The driver and passenger of a car that struck a power pole — igniting a 100-acre brush fire and power outage late Friday — were found Sunday, officials
Squirrels have caused three power outages this week | News | ncwlife.com
Squirrels are being blamed for three morning power outages in Douglas and Chelan counties over the past two days.
Crashing copter landed on tractor driven by East Wenatchee man | Local News | wenatcheeworld.com
ORONDO — Two people were hospitalized Wednesday after a helicopter crashed onto an orchard sprayer south of Orondo while drying cherries.
Chelan County PUD prepares for wildfire season | Local News | wenatcheeworld.com
WENATCHEE — “All of Chelan County has an elevated fire risk,” said Chad Rissman, Chelan County PUD distribution asset management director.
Unusual moisture dumps rain across Inland Northwest, with more expected next weekend | The Spokesman-Review Arrow-right Camera The Spokesman-Review Newspaper The Spokesman-Review Newspaper The Spokesman-Review The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Inland Northwest rain storms continued after the weekend due to an unusual amount of moisture in the atmosphere, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service said. The weather will improve this week, but the high moisture will likely return over next weekend.
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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East Wenatchee, Washington
| City | East Wenatchee |
| County | Douglas |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 98802 |
Downed power lines in several locations South of Chelan Falls.