Major Power Outage Strikes San Francisco, 130,000 Residents Affected

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Major Power Outage Strikes San Francisco, 130,000 Residents Affected

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Major Power Outage Strikes San Francisco, 130,000 Residents Affected

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San Francisco experienced a significant power outage impacting 130,000 residents.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is working to restore power, with about 95,000 restored by Saturday night.
The outage was caused by a fire at a substation, leading to extensive business closures.

A major electricity outage hit San Francisco on Saturday, affecting approximately 130,000 residents and prompting city authorities to advise people to stay home. The incident resulted in widespread disruptions, including non-functioning traffic lights and halted public transport services during a busy Christmas shopping weekend, according to Channel News Asia and South China Morning Post.

The city's main utility provider, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), reported that power restoration efforts were underway, with about 95,000 customers reconnected by late Saturday night. However, around 35,000 residents remained without electricity, as crews continued to address the issue after a fire at a substation caused the blackout, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.

Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized the need for residents to stay safe and check on neighbors as the city managed traffic disruptions and emergency services responded to the situation. The blackout forced many businesses to close during a critical retail period, significantly impacting local commerce, as reported by Channel News Asia and South China Morning Post.