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6,500 Maryland Residents Without Power On Hottest Day Of Year: Report

Nearly 6,500 Montgomery County residents were without power since around 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, as first reported by NBC News.

Potomac Edison outage map/Twitter users

Potomac Edison outage map/Twitter users

Photo Credit: Potomac Edison outage map/Twitter users

"Animal contact" with electrical equipment caused the outage, a spokesperson for FirstEnergy told the outlet. Restoration time was projected for 11 p.m.

Meanwhile, temps neared 100 degrees and residents worried for pets and children.

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