CES 2018: Power cut at major Las Vegas tech show

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Image captionMuch of the Las Vegas venue lost power
The giant consumer electronics show CES has suffered a power cut, plunging part of the event into darkness.
The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)'s central hall went dark at around 11:20 local time (19:20 GMT) .
Attendees were evacuated from the affected space, which hosts booths for LG, Samsung and Sony among others.
BBC reporters at the scene said that security guards were also preventing people from entering the LVCC's North Hall, where car-makers including Toyota, Nissan and Ford have exhibits.
The Consumer Technology Association, which runs the event, said that the power supply had been restored but that access would continue to be restricted while it was being "rolled out slowly".

'Beautiful day'

The power failure followed heavy rain the day before, which had already forced Google to shut its booth based in the LVCC's car park.
CES attendees
Image captionCES exhibitors and other attendees have had to wait outside while the problem is dealt with
It had been the city's first rainfall in 116 days, and had marked the wettest January day on record for the area, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal newspaper.
One LVCC employee, who asked not to be named, said that the water had affected the "trunk lines" that carry power to the venue. However, there has been no official statement on the matter.
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Image captionAttendees had to rely on light emitted by their electronic devices before they were evacuated
The trade fair is marketed as the "world's gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies". 
Some booths and venues still had power, the CTA said.
It also encouraged attendees to "get outside on this beautiful Las Vegas day".

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