UPDATE - 8:32 p.m.
TEP is reporting that power is now back on for previously affected areas.
Residents can check the TEP website in case of power outages.
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People living in the Somerpointe Apartments at 7351 E. Speedway Blvd. are letting KGUN 9 they too have gotten alerts from management about power outages.
Apartment staff warned residents late Wednesday afternoon about the issues the TEP is having.
Reports of power outages are apparently moving eastward from the original starting point.
Please stay with KGUN 9 for continuing coverage.
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Original story:
The Tucson Electric Power is working on getting customers their power back.
Customers near East Speedway Boulevard and North Camino Seco are dealing with a power outage.
Almost 2,000 customers are left without power, reports say.
Stay with KGUN 9 for further updates.
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