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(Washington, DC) Due to a power outage in northwest DC some traffic signals are not functioning. Please proceed with caution and treat all unsignalized intersections as a four-way stop. Motorists are expected to experience minor delays. Please proceed with caution.
 
There is also a fire at Connecticut Avenue. Connecticut Avenue is closed between Van Ness and Albemarle. Morortists should use alternate routes and expect delays.