CLEVELAND — A massive power outage is impacting Cleveland's East Side and the Downtown area.
Thousands of Cleveland Public Power customers are without power after a fire broke out overnight at the Whale Building along I-90 and East 55th Street.
The building is a substation for Cleveland Public Power.
Firefighters were unable to enter the building due to burning power lines.
Cleveland Public Power had to shut off power in the building so crews could investigate.
Some Downtown traffic lights are out, according to News 5 journalists driving through the city.
Downtown Cuyahoga County buildings will be closed for the day due to the power outages, said a county spokesperson.
One of the buildings impacted by the power outage is the Justice Center, where courts will only have essential personnel today, spokesperson Darren Toms said in a statement.
"Cleveland Public Power experienced a major problem at one of its substations, which has caused power outages in parts of Cleveland. Due to the power outage, Cleveland Thermal is unable to supply cold water for the Court’s air conditioning system. Due to the heat, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court and Cleveland Municipal Court will operate with only essential personnel for the remainder of the day."
The Rock Hall says it will open at noon.
Summer camps at the Science Center are canceled for the day due to the outage. They will also be under a delayed opening.
The following buildings have been impacted by the outage:
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The duration of the power outage is unknown.
