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Circuit failure cuts power

Friday, Aug. 20, 1999 | 4:02 a.m.

Nevada Power Co. reported 750 Las Vegas customers without electricity today after a circuit failed in the Alta Drive substation.

The outage began about 9 a.m. and crews had repaired the problem by 11:45 a.m.

The customers affected included homes and businesses between Charleston Boulevard, Decatur Boulevard, Valley View Boulevard and Alta Drive.

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