Wed Mar 05 15:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Major Power Outage Hits Douglas County, Affecting Over 26,700
**Minden, NV (March 5, 2025)** – A large-scale power outage has plunged more than 26,700 customers in Douglas County into darkness, NV Energy reported this morning. The outage, which began earlier this morning, was first reported at 7:30 a.m.
At this time, NV Energy has not provided an estimated time for restoration, and the cause of the widespread outage remains under investigation. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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