WWE building flag triggers massive power outage - Thousands left in the dark [7tCVIxJcgWs]
A shocking and unusual cause behind a major power outage. Officials say an American flag that flew off the WWE building during a powerful storm struck a transmission structure - triggering a chain reaction that knocked out power to thousands of customers. At one point, more than 20,000 customers lost electricity, with nearly all of Greenwich, Connecticut, impacted. Businesses were forced to shut down as crews worked to restore service. Officials say the situation became even more complicated when crews attempted to remove the flag, which then hit another line and caused additional outages. ยป Subscribe to News 12: About News 12: News 12 is the exclusive 24-hour local news service dedicated to bringing you the best local news and information about your neighborhoods. Available to subscribers of Optimum (Ch. 12), Xfinity (Ch. 127), Spectrum (Ch. 12), and Fios (Ch. 529), News 12 provides 24-hour access to local breaking news, traffic, weather, sports, and more. Connect with News 12: Where to Watch News 12: Visit the News 12 Website: Find News 12 on Facebook: Follow News 12 on Instagram: Follow News 12 on X (formerly Twitter): #WWE #StormDamage #NewsUpdate How an American flag from a WWE building knocked out power to thousands | News 12