Updated: Construction Incident Knocks Out Power at Reston Town Center

A nearly one-hour long power outage at Reston Town Center was caused by an unidentified construction incident.

According to a press release,  Boston Properties, HITT Contracting and subcontractors “followed protocol and took the proper steps as required by Dominion Virginia Power and Miss Utility prior to performing any work.”

A full review of the incident is ongoing. No other information was immediately available.

Here’s a roundup from social media:

https://twitter.com/_PornFlakes/status/979417332777934848

This has been updated. 

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