Power Outage in the Collinsville District: Crews Work Feverishly as Walmart Brings in Heavy-Duty Generators
A major power outage has hit the Collinsville District, with electrical contractors working to restore service as quickly as possible.
Crews have been working throughout the area to locate the problem and get power back online for affected customers.
The outage is also creating concerns for local businesses, particularly grocery stores that rely on refrigeration and freezers to protect perishable food.
Walmart has brought in heavy-duty Caterpillar generators as a precaution to help preserve frozen and refrigerated grocery items while crews work to restore electricity.
The generators are providing backup power to keep critical refrigeration systems operating and prevent the potential loss of large amounts of food.
Electrical contractors continue working at the outage site as restoration efforts move forward.
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Source note: Star News TV · Aug 17, 2026 7:01 AM.
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