High winds knock down utility poles, cause widespread outages near Rushing and Fairbanks

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — High winds knocked down an entire row of utility poles near Rushing and Fairbanks on Tuesday afternoon, leaving thousands of businesses and residences without power in the area in Northeast El Paso.

The damage was reported as of 3:45 p.m.

Officials have not released information on potential injuries or when electricity may be restored.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area as utility crews respond and work to assess the damage.

High winds knock down utility poles, cause widespread outages near Rushing and Fairbanks (credit: Fitfam)

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