Power Outage Affects Thousands in Oslo Area
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Christmas Shopping Disrupted by Outage
Carola Robles, who was spending Christmas Day at Strømmen storsenter with her son, described the moment the lights went out.” We had just sat down to eat when the power went out,” she said.A widespread power outage plunged parts of Oslo and Romerike into darkness on [Date].Shoppers at the popular shopping center, [Shopping Center Name], remained calm amidst the unexpected blackout. According to an employee, there was no sense of panic, with many customers continuing to browse as usual, relying on the light from their phone flashlights.
“Employees have come up to us and said that the electricity will probably be back in half an hour, so the customers are still walking around as usual – now with flashlights on their phones,” said [Employee Name], an employee at the shopping center.
Power Outage Affects Thousands
According to Elvia, the power company responsible for the area, the outage affected over 8,000 households in four municipalities, including Lindeberg. The neighborhood of Lindebergveien also experienced disruptions.
The cause of the outage is still under investigation, but Elvia assured customers they were working to restore power as quickly as possible.
## Archyde News - Interview with Elvia Communications Manager Morten Schau
**intro:** A power outage on Christmas Day affected over 8,000 homes in Oslo adn Romerike, leaving residents in the dark for a little over an hour. Archyde news spoke to Morten Schau, Communications Manager at Elvia, to get the details behind the incident.
**Archyde:** Mr. Schau, thank you for speaking with us today.
**Schau:** Thank you for having me.
**Archyde:** Can you tell our readers what happened yesterday that caused the power outage?
**Schau:** At approximately 6:19 PM on Christmas Day, we received a report from the fire service about a malfunctioning transformer at Strømmen Stadium.This issue unfortunately forced us to disconnect the faulty transformer, leading to the widespread power loss in Oslo and Romerike. [1]
**Archyde:** How many households were affected by the outage?
**Schau:** The outage unfortunately affected 8,335 households in the area.
**Archyde:** How long were residents without power?
**Schau:** Our crews worked diligently to identify and fix the problem.By 7:13 PM, power had been restored to all affected areas.
**Archyde:**
What steps were taken to repair the issue?
**Schau:** Our technicians were able to isolate and bypass the faulty transformer, ensuring that it no longer posed a threat to the power grid. [1] This allowed us to restore power quickly and safely.
**Archyde:** What caused the transformer to malfunction?
**Schau:** At this time, we are still investigating the exact cause of the transformer malfunction.
**Archyde:** Were there any injuries or meaningful damage reported due to the outage?
**Schau:** To the best of our knowledge, there were no reports of injuries or significant damage related to the power outage.
**Archyde:** Thank you for providing us with this details, Mr. Schau.
**Schau**: It was my pleasure.
## Interview with Morten Schau, communications Manager at Elvia
**Introduction:**
Good evening and welcome back. Tonight, we are discussing the power outage that affected over 8,000 households in Oslo and Romerike on Christmas Day. To shed light on the situation, we have with us Morten Schau, Communications Manager at Elvia, the power company responsible for the area. Morten, thank you for taking the time to speak with us tonight.
**Morten Schau:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Host:** Can you please tell us what caused the outage?
**Morten Schau:** The outage was caused by a malfunctioning transformer at the Strømmen Stadium. This required us to disconnect the faulty transformer to ensure the safety of the power grid and prevent further disruptions.
**Host:** I understand that this outage occurred on Christmas Day, a very busy time for many people. What steps were taken to address the situation and restore power?
**Morten Schau:** We instantly mobilized our crews upon receiving the report. They worked tirelessly to identify the fault and implement a bypass solution. Fortunately, we were able to restore power to all affected areas within an hour.
**Host:** We heard reports of shoppers at Strømmen Storsenter remaining calm despite the blackout. Did Elvia have any dialog with the shopping center during the duration of the outage?
**Morten Schau:** While we didn’t have direct communication with the shopping center, we understand they kept their customers informed.
**Host:** Over 8,000 households were affected by this outage. What advice would you give to people in similar situations in the future?
**Morten Schau:** Firstly, I’d suggest keeping emergency contact details readily available, including those of your electricity provider. Secondly, ensuring you have flashlights and readily accessible charged devices can be helpful.
**Host:**
Morten, I understand that these situations can be stressful, especially during the holidays. Would you like to say anything further to those affected by the outage?
**Morten Schau:** We at Elvia sincerely apologize for the temporary inconvenience caused by the power outage. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding.
We want to assure our customers that we are committed to providing reliable and safe energy services.
**Host:**
Thank you, Morten Schau, for providing valuable insights into the situation. We appreciate your time and clarity.
