Power has been shutoff in the area of the Hawk Fire. Outages are currently impacting more than 60,000 customers.
NV Energy says the outages are the result of an active wildfire.
There is no estimate on when power could be restored.
NV Energy has released a statement:
"Due to impacts of the Hawk Fire, emergency de-energizations in northwest Reno and the North Valleys have been taken to protect residents and critical infrastructure as the fire approached utility equipment.
The emergency de-energizations are currently affecting up to approximately 60,000 customers. While disruptive, the measure is a critical component of NV Energy's wildfire mitigation strategy and is intended to reduce public safety risks during active wildfire events. Our teams are closely monitoring fire activity to determine when it is safe to restore power.
At this time, there is no estimated restoration time for affected customers. Crews are actively evaluating re-energization options and will restore power as soon as it is safe to do so.
NV Energy is proud to have one of the top power reliability rankings in the nation. However, safety is our number one priority. When an active wildfire meets an energized line, it can cause secondary ignitions that worsen the ongoing fire. This emergency de-energization is one way we protect our customers and communities.
We recognize the hardship outages create and appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding as we prioritize safety."
