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Did this lightning strike cause Layton power outage? Rocky Mountain Power can't confirm

By Fox 13 · September 28, 2026 · 1 min read
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A lightning strike caught on camera in Layton may have been the cause of a widespread power outage that affected thousands of residents early Monday. Or not. Soon after the bolt hit, over 2,300 customers in the area were left without power.

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