Power Outage Disrupts Shopping at Eastwood Mall

The Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh experienced a power outage due to a transformer fire that filled stores with smoke, prompting crews to advise caution in the area. Meanwhile, Huntsville, Alabama, is dealing with a major power outage affecting the city, with local utilities responding. In Niles, Ohio, a significant power outage disrupted last-minute holiday shoppers at the Eastwood Mall complex, causing frustration among customers and forcing stores to adapt. Some stores experienced outages lasting up to two hours, while others were briefly affected. The mayor's office confirmed the Niles outage, labeling it as large, with efforts underway to restore power. Officials remind residents to treat non-functioning traffic signals as four-way stops until the situation is resolved.