Puerto Rico hit by New Year’s Eve blackout after power grid fails

A massive power outage hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early Tuesday as the US territory was preparing to celebrate New Year's Eve. The local energy distribution company blamed the blackout on the failure of an underground power line, with officials saying that it could take up to two days to restore power.

Puerto Rico hit by New Year’s Eve blackout after power grid fails
A massive power outage hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early Tuesday as the US territory was preparing to celebrate New Year's Eve. The local energy distribution company blamed the blackout on the failure of an underground power line, with officials saying that it could take up to two days to restore power.

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