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Power Line Knocked Down During Storm Causes Outages

DENVER (CBS4)- Several residents in the Baker Neighborhood suffered a power outage after a power line was knocked down on Thursday evening.

A power line near 5th and Bannock was knocked down during the storm just after 7 p.m. About 1,400 people were without power according to Xcel Energy's website.

Xcel Energy crews rushed to the scene to cordon off the area as the power lines were arcing.

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A power line was knocked down near 5th and Bannock on Thursday evening (credit: CBS)

Crews said they were working to get the power line secure and power restored to everyone in the neighborhood.

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