Storm causes power outages in Wasco County on Aug. 16

Aug 18, 2020
Aug 18, 2020

A downed transmission pole in The Dalles was a major contributor to Sunday evening's power outages.
NWCPUD photo

A storm system caused multiple power outages in Wasco County on Aug. 16.

A damaged Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) transmission pole that impacted Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District (NWCPUD) transmission lines was a major contributor for outages on the west side of The Dalles, according to NWCPUD.

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