Mass blackout in New York: 42 thousand users left without electricity

A power outage in New York left some people Saturday 42,000 households without electricity, affecting the area west of the city and neighborhoods such as the Upper West, as well as a part of Times Square, with scenes of concern among citizens as subway lines and some theaters have come to stay in the dark.

The power outage, which occurred at 8 pm (local time), in addition to affecting the normal operation of the metro, left many citizens stranded in elevators and even part of the bustling Times Square city. was found without lighting, I was able to enjoy it in social networks and reported the local media.

Energy company Con Edison reported that 42,000 customers were without electricity, mostly on the west side of Manhattan, while the fire department said on Twitter that the blackout was spreading. 72nd Street at 40th Street. and Fifth Avenue to the Hudson River.

For the moment, no calculations are planned to restore supply, but Con Edison said he was working to restore supply as soon as possible.

From New York City, it was reported that subway lines A, C, F, D and M were affected at the moment.

The fire department reported the fire of a transformer west of 64th Street, as well as "smoke in several buildings" on the west side, said the department that reacted to "many" cases of people. trapped in the elevators.

News in development being updated.