UPDATE #2: A WPS spokesperson says crews brought back power to the remaining 137 customers affected shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday.
According to WPS, the outage was caused by a fire on one of their utility poles.
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UPDATE: A Wisconsin Public Service spokesperson says crews have restored power to more than 3,600 customers, and are working to bring power back to 137 customers.
WPS says crews are continuing to look into what specifically caused the outage to occur.
The outage occurred near Allouez Avenue and Bellevue Street on Thursday morning, according to WPS.
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ORIGINAL REPORTING: Wisconsin Public Service says an "equipment problem" caused more than 3,800 Green Bay area residents to lose their power Thursday morning.
According to WPS, power is currently affecting customers who live in the areas of Allouez Avenue, Verlin Road, and Lime Kiln Road in Allouez and Bellevue. WPS estimates power will be restored by 1:15 p.m. Thursday.
Brown County Public Safety Communications says some power lines and stoplights are down. In the meantime, they are urging drivers to use caution and treat traffic lights as four-way stops.
An NBC 26 photographer tells us stoplights are currently down at Allouez and Webster avenues, as well as Allouez Avenue and Bellevue Street.
Stay with NBC 26 for the latest updates.
