Valentine's Day balloons knock out power to thousands in Los Angeles

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Valentine's Day balloons knock out power to thousands in South LA
Crews with Southern California Edison stated Valentine's Day balloons caused a power outage in South Los Angeles, leaving more than 5,000 customers without electricity.

SOUTH LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Southern California Edison said a massive power outage in Los Angeles Monday evening was caused by Valentine's Day balloons.

SoCal Edison officials said a bundle of Mylar Valentine's Day balloons hit power lines in the south part of the city.

More than 5,000 customers were left without power through Tuesday morning.

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