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Thousands still without power as DTE tests failed cables in Detroit heat wave
By Pamela Osborne, Richard Estrada at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
DTE crews were testing more than a mile of cable Wednesday after two cable failures that knocked customers offline, the utility said, as residents coped with repeated outages and extreme heat.Crews worked both above and below ground, testing cable section by section to locate the damage and make ...
Key takeaway Cynthia Hepburn, who lives across the street, said she had been without power since Tuesday (July 14) night.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The repeated power outages in Detroit , particularly during extreme heat waves, raise concerns about the reliability of the city's infrastructure. As DTE crews work to repair the damaged cables, residents are left to cope with the consequences of a failing system. The fact that some neighborhoods, like the one on Sussex Street, have been affected twice in two weeks suggests a deeper issue with the city's power grid. The impact on vulnerable residents, such as the elderly and those with medical conditions, is especially troubling. The use of cooling centers, like the Adams Butzel complex, and the distribution of water and ice are temporary solutions, but they do not address the underlying problem. As the city continues to experience extreme weather events, it is crucial that DTE and city officials prioritize infrastructure upgrades to prevent such outages in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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