When a Tree Decides to Go Rogue: Seattle Faces Power Outage

Seattle took a brief plunge into darkness Monday afternoon when nearly 10,000 residents found themselves powerless after a tree decided to throw a tantrum. That’s right, a single tree caused quite the ruckus, breaking a cross arm near Boylston Avenue and Lakeview Boulevard, leading to a chaotic afternoon for many in Capitol Hill and Eastlake. By 5 p.m., Seattle City Light had managed to restore power to over half of those affected, but it’s safe to say that no one was ready for a tree to shape their day so dramatically.

Imagine getting settled in after a long day, only to have your Netflix binge interrupted by a rogue piece of nature. Talk about a plot twist! Thankfully, the local utility team was swift in tackling the situation, pinning the restoration time to around 4:52 p.m. That’s less than ideal for those planning a cozy evening; perhaps a little flashlights-and-candlelight dinner would fit the bill instead.

So, what’s the craziest excuse you’ve experienced for a power outage? Was it a charmingly unpredictable storm or something more mundane? As Seattle residents stay huddled from the cold and consider this unexpected break from technology, one thing’s for sure—this tree will be the talk of the town for a while! Who knew nature had such a flair for the dramatic?

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