By Associated Press - Thursday, January 2, 2020

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Dozens of residents at a Madison apartment building could spend nearly a week without power after a New Year’s Eve fire in the parking garage.

Authorities say the fire was quickly put out by the sprinkler system at the Ovation apartment complex. But WMTV-TV reports residents received an email from building management saying an electrical component was damaged and caused a power outage.

The email obtained by the television station says it’s possible power will be restored in a couple of days but it could take nearly a week if repair parts are unavailable.



The cause of the fire has not been determined.

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