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Malicious Damage to Power Substation Near Portland

Trespassers cut fence and damaged equipment at substation in greater Portland area

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Bonneville Power Administration is seeking tips about trespassing, vandalism and malicious damage of equipment at a substation in Clackamas, Oregon.

“Someone clearly wanted to damage equipment and, possibly, cause a power outage,” said Transmission Vice President of Field Services John Lahti.