Squirrel Knocks Out Power for 1,700 Boise Residents

BOISE (KTVB) - Electricity went down for about 1,700 customers in Boise's North End Wednesday morning when a squirrel got tangled in the power lines.

The affected areas stretched from West Good Street to Stewart Avenue, and from 15th Street to 34th Street, including State and Ridenbaugh Streets.

Idaho Power crews got the electricity back up for all customers by 9:30 a.m.