Collision causes power outage for dozens of homes in Auburn area

May 30, 2016, 11:56 AM

This collision knocked out power to 68 homes in the Auburn area. (KIRO 7)

(KIRO 7)

KIRO 7 Seattle

AUBURN, Wash. — A collision Monday morning caused power outages in 61 homes in the Auburn area.

Officials with the King County Sheriff’s Office said a driver struck a light pole which then fell down, resulting in a small fire. KIRO 7’s Nick McGurk reported that the driver was arrested.

The crash occurred just outside of Federal Way.

Power outage in @WAFederalWay near Star Lake due to car into pole. Hearing 6-7 hours before power is restored. pic.twitter.com/6VFpMyqgEv

— KIRO 7 Jussero (@JJusseroKIRO7) May 30, 2016

61 homes without power in Auburn after black vehicle slammed into power pole, started fire. Driver arrested. pic.twitter.com/9th8F0A74g

— Nick McGurk (@NickKIRO7) May 30, 2016

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