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UPDATE: Power outage in West Seattle

A garbage truck that hit a tree, knocking the tree into power lines about 2:30 p.m. was responsible for a power outage in the Alki area of West Seattle.

A garbage truck that hit a tree, knocking the tree into power lines about 2:30 p.m. was responsible for a power outage in the Alki area of West Seattle.

About 2,800 homes and businesses were initially without power.  The original boundaries were Alki Avenue SW on the north; SW Holly Street on the south; 31st Ave SW on the east and Puget Sound on the west.

Repair crews isolated the damage about 4 p.m., restoring service for all but 560 customers. Full restoration for all customers was expected by 6:30 p.m.