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Oregon were also targeted. >> it just seems similar to instances in oregon, southern washington as well as north carolina where power substations were targeted by individuals or groups. >> and just weeks ago a similar power grid attack out in north carolina, one county declared a state of emergency after someone shot up at least two substations, that destroyed the grade and left 45,000 people without power. nearly a year ago the homeland security department warned the public of credible and specific plans to attack vital infrastructure. experts say these incidents are becoming more common. >> ...

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Incidents that we have seen down in oregon, southern washington, as well as in north carolina where power substations were targeted by individuals or groups. >> and just weeks ago, a similar power grid attack out in north carolina. one county declared a state of emergency after someone shop up at least two substations. the bullets destroyed the grid and left 45,000 people without power. nearly a year ago, the homeland security department warned the public of credible and specific plans to attack vital infrastructure. experts say these incidents are becoming more common. >> attacks on the infra...

Latest ones highlight how vulnerable the electric grid is. crews were working to restore the power in several towns out in pierce county, east of tacoma, washington, after 14,000 customers were left in the dark. someone broke into at least four of the substations on christmas and vandalized that essential equipment you are looking at. investigators tell us the criminals broke in through the fencing. no one has been arrested in any of these cases but they could face some serious criminal charges. >> it does seem similar to incidents that we have seen in oregon and southern washington as well as...

Essamuah. the power is back on in central north carolina after a power grid attack left more than 45,000 people, including at risk populations, schools, homes, and businesses, in the dark for days. and in freezing temperatures. police say a suspect or suspects shot of tuk tuk energy substations in more county last weekend, calling the outage. a 75,000 dollar reward was posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. meanwhile, speculation continues to grow online about a possible motive for the attack. some speculate this was one of several attempts to shut do...