Coolidge power outage turns dangerous for family [NohdSpNB36y]
Power is back on in Coolidge after an unexpected outage left more than 4,000 customers in the dark overnight, according to the Western Area Power Administration. Officials say the cause was likely weather-related as storms moved through the area Saturday afternoon around the time the outage began. A lightning strike may have been the culprit. In extreme temperatures, an extended outage is more than an inconvenience — it can be dangerous. Coolidge mom Karen Glaser knows that firsthand. Her son, David, is bedbound and relies on medical equipment that requires electricity. FULL STORY: For more Local News from KPHO: For more YouTube Content: