Trapped balloon triggers LAX power outage that resulted in 'stuck elevator' calls

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A balloon that got trapped in power lines Saturday triggered sporadic outages at the Los Angeles International Airport, resulting in over a dozen calls of stuck elevators.

The calls began coming in around 11:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. No injuries have been reported and it's unclear exactly how many people were trapped inside.
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Firefighters responded to the airport to "address" any stuck elevators. The outages did not disrupt any flights or the airfield itself.

Power was restored to most areas around 3 p.m.
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