NV Energy says damage to equipment caused a power outage Tuesday afternoon that was affecting customers in the East Carson City area. The utility says it is aiming to have power restored by 6:45 p.m.

The outage was affecting 116 customers off of East Fifth Street as of 4:26 p.m.

To view the outage map click here.

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