Officials: Vandals cause significant power outage in Upshur County

UPSHUR COUNTY – A small community in Upshur County was rendered almost completely without power after vandals caused a massive outage Wednesday morning, according to a release from a power company. Upshur County Electric Cooperative Corporation released a statement after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday saying that much of Glennwood was in the dark after “vandals broke into the sub and caused significant damage to equipment.” According to our news partner KETK, a company spokesman said the vandals broke into the substation and cut over 500 feet of ground wire, which eventually caused a fire. He described how dangerous the situation was and that he was surprised no one was hurt during the break-in. The UCECC says power has now been restored and the company is working with the Upshur County Sheriff’s Department as part of its investigation.