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Spur Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Power poles downed by thunderstorm wind gust.
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines and large tree limbs.
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines and large tree limbs.
Thunderstorm winds blew power lines down and the roof off of a house in Spur.
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Very windy, dry, and unseasonably warm conditions helped fuel the spread of a wildfire this afternoon about five miles north-northwest of Dickens (Dickens County). Volunteer fire crews from Dickens, McAdoo, and Spur helped combat the fire through the early overnight hours of the 30th and prevented it from jumping US Highway 70. This fire consumed around 150 acres of open ranch land including one power pole and a section of utility line. The subsequent power outage affected all residents of Spur, McAdoo, and Dickens for about two hours.
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South Africa's Eskom will reduce planned power cuts this week after sufficient progress was made in replenishing emergency generation reserves, the utility said on Sunday.
Bay Area temperature records fall as heat wave threatens power outages
Slight cool-down coming Wednesday, with chance of rain over the weekend, experts say
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As Bitcoin mining explodes in Texas, the industry is demanding huge amounts of electricity. That spike in demand could lead to higher utility bills and more greenhouse gas emissions, even if crypto mining helps spur more clean energy.
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The power grid operator in the Central United States warned on Friday that problems it may experience keeping the lights on this summer could also occur during the summers of 2023, 2024 and beyond.
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Power Outage FAQs
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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Spur, Texas
| City | Spur |
| County | Dickens |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79370 |
An intermittent swath of damaging winds, at times combined with large hail, accompanied a complex of thunderstorms from near Afton to Spur. A barn was destroyed near Patton Springs School east of Afton, where the public estimated gusts up to 60 mph at 19:43 CST. Downed utility lines resulted in electrical outages near that community. ||The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet additionally recorded a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust at 20:35 CST near Spur. Minor damage was reported at the Spur Fire Station where a power line was blown down and several antennas were damaged. In addition, some shingles were reportedly blown off of homes in Spur. No injuries were reported.