NV Energy Provides Update on Emergency De-Energization

NV Energy Provides Update on Emergency De-Energization

Aug 10, 2026 4:24 PM

Approximately 1,700 customers in the greater North Valleys area are currently without power due to emergency de-energization measures related to the Bug and Fred Mountain fires. With the exception of a small number of customers along lower Lemmon Drive, the vast majority of affected customers are located in areas where evacuation orders or warnings are already in place due to wildfire activity.

The emergency de-energization was initiated on August 9 after the active wildfires posed a direct threat to electrical infrastructure. The action was taken as part of NV Energy's comprehensive wildfire mitigation strategy to help reduce the risk of additional wildfire ignitions and protect public safety.

At this time, there is no estimated restoration time for affected customers. Crews are actively evaluating re-energization options and will restore power as soon as it is safe to do so.

Emergency de-energization is a proactive safety measure used when an active wildfire comes too close to power lines or other electric infrastructure. Temporarily shutting off power helps reduce the risk that electrical equipment could contribute to fire activity through secondary ignition.

Due to the urgent nature of these circumstances, advance notice of outages may not always be possible. NV Energy will continue to provide updates through customer notifications, NV Energy's website and social media channels as conditions evolve.

Customers are not charged for electricity during periods when service is interrupted due to emergency de-energization.

For outage information and preparedness resources, visit nvenergy.com

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NV Energy provides a wide range of energy services to more than 1.5 million customers throughout Nevada and a typical annual tourist population of 54 million. NV Energy, Inc. is a holding company whose principal subsidiaries, Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power Company, do business as NV Energy. NV Energy is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Information about NV Energy is available on the company's website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube pages, which can be accessed via nvenergy.com.

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