Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=Fnvbw5TOzWI Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Heat wave pushes DTE power grid to the limit, causing power outages [1y3WQEaRWr7] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT This brutal heat wave is pushing DTE's power grid to the limit as AC units run nonstop. It’s already hitting home for those on Detroit’s west side. Last night, hundreds lost power. According to the outage map, it was due to “high electricity demand” and “equipment problems.” Welcome to the official YouTube channel of WDIV Local 4 News in Detroit! Expect more coverage of Southeast Michigan and surrounding communities with breaking news, weather, original reporting, investigations, and local sports. We’re proud to be part of the Metro Detroit community. Watch more from Local 4 on YouTube: 📰 More news stories: ▶️ Watch Local 4 News live: 📩 Sign up for Local 4 newsletters: 4hVkFdQsX6T sJwlX9TT3Xz zcrROLWJkme ypAGRn5Ep2Q Sgr4yvlwQ3W RklxtfwPx28 8kmpiWCT3p2
This brutal heat wave is pushing DTE's power grid to the limit as AC units run nonstop. It’s already hitting home for those on Detroit’s west side. Last night, hundreds lost power. According to the outage map, it was due to “high electricity demand” and “equipment problems.” Welcome to the official YouTube channel of WDIV Local 4 News in Detroit! Expect more coverage of Southeast Michigan and surrounding communities with breaking news, weather, original reporting, investigations, and local sports. We’re proud to be part of the Metro Detroit community. Watch more from Local 4 on YouTube: 📰 More news stories: ▶️ Watch Local 4 News live: 📩 Sign up for Local 4 newsletters: 4hVkFdQsX6T sJwlX9TT3Xz zcrROLWJkme ypAGRn5Ep2Q Sgr4yvlwQ3W RklxtfwPx28 8kmpiWCT3p2