Update at 10:30 a.m. — Dominion says power was restored in Crystal City around 10 a.m.
A damaged power line may be to blame for a large power outage in Crystal City this morning.
Power is out to numerous office and apartment buildings, mostly along Crystal Drive. Dominion Power says a failed underground electrical cable is to blame. They hope to have power restored within an hour.
The outage has closed restaurants and offices in the neighborhood, according to Twitter users.
https://twitter.com/rydaka/status/633253420917477378
https://twitter.com/nickohbaby/status/633251058349903872
https://twitter.com/tina_tinaworden/status/633266964224442368
https://twitter.com/BakedSzita/status/633254379462787072
@WTOPtraffic Massive power outage in Crystal City. Hundreds of people waiting outside of the buildings. @WTOPtraffic Why no reporting?
— Brookland John (@brooklandjohn) August 17, 2015
Going home ! The power in crystal city is out!
— Bruce Wayne (@Mr_SnackWells) August 17, 2015
Lol Monday. No power in all of crystal city
— Ryan Sanders (@RSanders15) August 17, 2015
