SAN BRUNO, Calif. – On Tuesday evening, a significant number of Pacific Gas and Electric customers experienced power outages in San Bruno and South San Francisco. This disruption not only impacted residents but also affected shoppers at a local mall.
According to the utility company, over 2,000 customers were impacted, with the outage commencing around 5:30 p.m.
Traffic signals in the vicinity displayed red lights, and several businesses, including a Planet Fitness gym, were forced to close their doors.
PG&E has reported that multiple crews are actively working to restore power. Approximately 1,500 customers have had their electricity restored thus far.
The cause of the outage is currently under investigation.
As Diablo Winds sweep through the region, PG&E is also reporting that an additional 7,500 customers in the Bay Area are experiencing outages due to weather-related issues, such as downed power lines, in addition to over 16,000 customers already affected by planned public safety power shutoffs.
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