Residents in east Boise lost electrical service Monday as Idaho Power reported an active outage affecting the area. The utility confirmed the disruption, though specific details on the number of customers affected and the cause of the outage were not immediately available.
Idaho Power crews were working to restore service. Customers in the affected area were advised to report any downed power lines or additional outage concerns directly to the utility. Outages in the Treasure Valley can stem from a range of causes, including equipment failure and severe weather — the Boise area has seen notable wind events recently, including wind gusts nearing 60 mph that tore the roof off a building at Boise Airport.
Idaho Power customers can track outage status and estimated restoration times through the utility’s official outage map at idahopower.com. Residents are encouraged to avoid contact with downed lines and call 911 if a safety hazard is present.