Las Vegas: Lights Go Out on the Strip After Mysterious Power Surge

Las Vegas: Lights Go Out on the Strip After Mysterious Power SurgeLas Vegas: Lights Go Out on the Strip After Mysterious Power Surge Las Vegas, the City of Lights, plunged into darkness on Thursday evening when a mysterious power surge caused a massive outage that left the iconic Las Vegas Strip and surrounding areas without electricity. The outage began around 9:30 PM local time, when a sudden surge in voltage caused transformers to explode at several substations powering the Strip and downtown Las Vegas. Witnesses reported seeing flashes of light and hearing loud bangs as the power went out. Casinos, hotels, and other businesses along the Strip were immediately affected. The famous Bellagio Fountains went silent, while the flashing lights of the Fremont Street Experience went black. Traffic came to a standstill as traffic lights failed and pedestrians were left stranded. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene, but it took several hours to restore power to most of the affected areas. The Nevada Power Company, which serves the Las Vegas area, said it was investigating the cause of the outage but did not have an immediate explanation. The power outage had a significant impact on Las Vegas’s tourism industry. Casinos were forced to close, and hotels were unable to accommodate guests. The outage also affected air travel, as flights were delayed and canceled at McCarran International Airport. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors and avoid the affected areas until power could be fully restored. Some businesses remained open with backup generators, but others were forced to close entirely. As of Friday morning, power had been restored to most of the Las Vegas Strip, but some areas were still without electricity. The Nevada Power Company said it expected to have all power restored by the end of the day. The mysterious power surge that caused the outage remains under investigation. Authorities said it could take several days to determine the exact cause.