3 power substations vandalized in Washington state, over 14K lost power
Three power substation facilities were vandalized in Pierce County, Washington, on Christmas morning, knocking out power to more than 14,000 customers. Three power sub station facilities were vandalized in Pierce County, Washington, on Christmas morning, knocking out power to more than 14,000 customers, authorities said. Two of the break-ins were at Tacoma Public Utilities substations and the third was at a Puget Sound Energy station, according to the sheriff's office in Pierce County, which encompasses Tacoma. No suspects are in custody, according to the sheriff's office. "It is unknown if there are any motives or if this was a coordinated attack on the power systems," the sheriff's office said in a statement. MORE: Attacks, plots similar to sabotage of North Carolina power grid have threatened infrastructure nationwide Tacoma Public Utilities said about 2,000 of its customers are still without power and crews are working on restoration. The Department of ...