Power Goes Out in DC's Diplomatic District the Day Before Midterms: State Department, World Bank and IMF Left Without Power as Smoke Billowed from Manholes
A major power outage struck Washington, D.C.'s Foggy Bottom neighborhood Monday morning, the day before the midterm elections, knocking out power for more than 1,100 Pepco customers and disrupting key government and international facilities, including parts of the U.S. The post Power Goes Out in DC’s Diplomatic District the Day Before Midterms: State Department, World Bank and IMF Left Without Power as Smoke Billowed from Manholes appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
A significant power outage occurred in Washington D.C.’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood, affecting over 1,100 customers and disrupting key government and international facilities. The outage, which caused smoke from underground manholes, occurred the day before the midterm elections, prompting social media concern. Pepco confirmed the cause was under investigation but noted no indication of foul play, with power restored by the afternoon.
- A major power outage affected Foggy Bottom, Washington D.C., impacting over 1,100 Pepco customers.
- Key facilities like the U.S. State Department, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund lost power.
- George Washington University canceled classes due to the outage.
- Smoke was reported from multiple underground manholes in the area.
- The outage occurred the day before the midterm elections, raising concerns on social media.
- Pepco stated the cause was under investigation and that there was no indication of foul play.
- Power was restored to all affected customers by approximately 2 p.m.
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