10,000 Homes And Businesses Without Power In Troy After Substation Catches Fire

TROY (WWJ) - Officials are dealing with a major power outage in Troy.

DTE Energy says about 10,000 homes and businesses lost power around 8:20 a.m. Thursday after a fire broke out at a substation.

The outage is affecting traffic lights at the intersection of Big Beaver Road and Livernois Road, causing a slight backup in the area.

A spokesman for DTE says it's unclear what caused the fire, but power should be restored by the afternoon.

To report downed lines or a power outage to DTE, call 1-800-477-4747 or file a report online. To check the DTE outage map for current outages, click here.

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