LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — UPDATE 7:13 p.m.: Power is back in the downtown Las Vegas area, according to NV Energy.
UPDATE: 7:23 p.m.: The cause of the power outage was due to balloons coming into contact with a transmission line, according to NV Energy.
A power outage is currently affecting the Downtown Las Vegas area on Friday night, according to Las Vegas Fire Rescue.
The power outage is affecting an estimated 6,000 residents.
As of 6:47 p.m., NV Energy does not know the cause of the power outage.
There were reports online of smoke at a parking structure at 600 E. Fremont. A power generator started to produce smoke when the power went out.
NV Energy is aware of the situation and is addressing the issue.
Channel 13 has sent a crew to the scene.
This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.
