Colorado Springs underground fire, caused by a private contractor's unauthorized core drilling, led to a power outage and $1.2 million restoration cost.
Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) revealed a private contractor's core drill operation without following state protocols likely caused an underground fire in downtown Colorado Springs in September, leading to a power outage affecting 280 customers. The contractor damaged underground electric cables, triggering the fire. The incident caused a seven-week restoration process and cost the city around $1.2 million.
March 08, 2024
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