Miners have been trapped underground in Wallace, Idaho, since Wednesday due to power outages caused by a deadly windstorm.
A representative for the Galena Mine Complex told KREM 2's Nicole Hernandez that the miners are not in danger and have access to food, fresh air and water. Some people made the trek out but that's difficult to do because it's a shaft mine. The representative for the mine would not confirm how many people remain trapped underground. Staff are in contact with the miners.The miners have been underground for about 24 hours after areas throughout the Inland Northwest lost power early Wednesday morning. Avista gave the mine an estimated restoration time of 5 a.m., the representative said, but the entire town of Wallace was still in the dark as of 5:30 a.m. on Thursday.
Miners have been trapped underground in Wallace, Idaho, since Wednesday due to power outages caused by a deadly windstorm.
A representative for the Galena Mine Complex told KREM 2's Nicole Hernandez that the miners are not in danger and have access to food, fresh air and water. Some people made the trek out but that's difficult to do because it's a shaft mine. The representative for the mine would not confirm how many people remain trapped underground. Staff are in contact with the miners.The miners have been underground for about 24 hours after areas throughout the Inland Northwest lost power early Wednesday morning. Avista gave the mine an estimated restoration time of 5 a.m., the representative said, but the entire town of Wallace was still in the dark as of 5:30 a.m. on Thursday.
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