Duke Energy Contractors Involved in Tragic Incident in Pinellas County, Causing Power Outages
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A tragic incident involving Duke Energy contractors in Pinellas County, Florida, has resulted in one fatality and left approximately 14,000 customers without power in the park Blvd. North area as of August 13, 2024. duke Energy is working to restore power while investigating the cause of the incident.
Incident Details & Response
According to a statement released by Duke Energy, the incident occurred today, August 13, 2024, involving contractors working in Pinellas County. The company expressed sadness over the event and extended condolences to those affected, including the deceased contractor’s family, friends, and colleagues. https://www.duke-energy.com/
“the safety of our employees, contractors and customers is the highest priority at Duke Energy,” the statement reads. Duke Energy is actively working to restore power to the 14,000 affected customers as quickly and safely as possible.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is also investigating the incident. https://www.pcso.pinellascounty.org/
Condition of Other Injured Parties
The condition of two other individuals who reportedly received an electrical shock during the incident remains unknown at this time. Authorities have not yet released information regarding their injuries or current status.
Power Restoration Efforts
Duke Energy crews are currently assessing the damage and working to restore power to the impacted area. The company has not yet provided an estimated time for full power restoration, but is prioritizing safety throughout the process. Customers can check the current outage map and receive updates on restoration efforts on the Duke energy website: https://www.duke-energy.com/outages
Key Takeaways
A Duke Energy contractor died in an incident in Pinellas County, Florida, on August 13, 2024.
Approximately 14,000 customers are without power in the Park Blvd. North area.
Two other individuals were reportedly shocked and their condition is currently unknown.
Duke Energy and the pinellas County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident.
* Duke Energy is working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.