NewsNovember 8, 2004

A malfunction in the main transformer caused an eight-hour power outage Sunday on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University, officials said. Classes will be in session and offices open today. Fog allowed electricity to arc between the transformer's distribution cables, which then caused the transformer fuses to disconnect the power feed with AmerenUE. Power went out shortly after 10 a.m. and was restored by 6:15 p.m...

Southeast Missourian

A malfunction in the main transformer caused an eight-hour power outage Sunday on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University, officials said. Classes will be in session and offices open today.

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Fog allowed electricity to arc between the transformer's distribution cables, which then caused the transformer fuses to disconnect the power feed with AmerenUE. Power went out shortly after 10 a.m. and was restored by 6:15 p.m.

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