Downed Power Lines Cause Outage, Fire Response in Moses Lake

Hundreds of Grant PUD customers affected by Saturday morning incident

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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An estimated 575 customers in the Cascade Valley area of Moses Lake, Washington lost power on Saturday morning after electrical lines were reported down. The downed lines also sparked a fire response from local authorities.

Why it matters

Power outages can significantly disrupt daily life and pose safety risks, especially in extreme weather. This incident highlights the importance of reliable electrical infrastructure and the need for prompt response from utility providers and emergency services.

The details

According to reports, the downed power lines resulted in a fire response from local authorities in addition to the widespread power outage. Grant County PUD, the local utility provider, worked to restore power to the affected 575 customers in the Cascade Valley area.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Grant County PUD

The local utility provider responsible for restoring power to the affected customers.

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The takeaway

This power outage underscores the need for robust and resilient electrical infrastructure, as well as the importance of utility providers and emergency services working together to quickly respond to and resolve such incidents to minimize disruption to the community.