City of West Plains experiencing widespread power outage

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Photo: Courtesy of the City of West Plains Facebook

The City of West Plains is experiencing a widespread power outage and is asking residents to avoid Old Airport Road.

According to a Facebook post from the city, the widespread power outage is the result of a downed power line at the transfer station. The West Plains Fire Department is fighting a grass and brush fire caused by the downed line.

Electric crews are unable to restore power until the fire is extinguished.

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