Xcel Energy said a transmission line went down Friday morning – causing a power outage that affected people in Slaton, Idalou, Lorenzo and Ralls. 

Xcel said the first notification of an outage was at 7:28 a.m.  It impacted 4,770 homes or businesses.  At 7:47 a.m., Xcel said roughly 1,600 homes or businesses were restored.  

The remainder had power restored at 8:37 a.m. according to Xcel.