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Power Outages Affect Thousands in Escambia County on Fourth of July
Thousands of people endured a hot Fourth of July afternoon with no power, some for several hours. FPL first reported over 4,000 customers without power in an area generally south of Nine Mile Road and north of Longleaf along Pine…
Key points
- Thousands in Escambia County experienced power outages on a hot Fourth of July.
- Emergency responders dealt with multiple calls, including individuals trapped in elevators.
- Most power was restored by 5 p.m., but no cause for the outages was provided.
PENSACOLA, Fla. NewsWK — On the Fourth of July, many residents across Escambia County faced extended power outages during a scorching afternoon, with some experiencing disruptions lasting several hours. Florida Power & Light (FPL) initially reported that over 4,000 customers were without power in areas south of Nine Mile Road and north of Longleaf, particularly along Pine Forest Road, including Wilde Lake Boulevard and West Detroit Boulevard.
Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to multiple emergency calls, including incidents involving individuals trapped in elevators at hotels and one person unable to exit a self-storage facility due to a malfunctioning door. Additionally, minor traffic accidents occurred at intersections where traffic signals were out due to the outages.
By approximately 3:15 p.m., power was restored to many customers in the affected areas. However, FPL later reported that nearly 7,000 customers remained without power north of Nine Mile Road, extending toward West Roberts Road in Cantonment. Another outage impacted over 3,000 customers in a region surrounding Nine Mile Road and Milestone.
NorthEscambia.com readers reported experiencing intermittent power, with electricity returning briefly before going out again. Most customers had their power restored by 5 p.m., according to FPL’s updates, though no specific reason was given for the outages.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting by William Reynolds originally published by NorthEscambia.com. Read the original story.
