JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE 8:52 p.m.: The power outage has been handled and restored in the Jacksonville Beach area.
More than 1,500 customers in the Jacksonville Beach area are without power Saturday afternoon due to a damaged or downed wire, according to JEA.
The outage was first reported at 1:27 p.m., and crews have been dispatched to the scene.
JEA estimates power will be restored by 5:24 p.m., but that timing could change depending on repair conditions.
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As of the latest update, 1,568 customers are affected. JEA says a crew is en route and working to resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible.
Residents can monitor real-time outage status and updates at jea.com.
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