News Summary
On Saturday, San Diego County experienced significant power outages affecting thousands of residents. The largest disruption hit Oceanside, with 375 customers losing power. La Mesa, Carlsbad, and Vista also reported outages caused by equipment damage and a tree fire. Utility officials from SDG&E estimated restoration times but the cause of these outages remains under investigation. Residents are urged to remain patient as repair crews work to restore power and address ongoing concerns regarding electrical reliability in the region.
San Diego County experienced multiple power outages on Saturday, affecting thousands of residents across various communities. The outages primarily impacted both coastal and inland areas, with the largest disruption reported in Oceanside, where 375 customers lost power around 3 p.m.
In Oceanside, the outage ensnared the Ocean Hills and San Luis Rey communities. The cause of this significant outage remains undetermined, with utility officials from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) estimating restoration by 8:30 p.m. on the same day.
Earlier in the day, La Mesa faced a smaller outage at 12:23 p.m., resulting from damaged equipment. This incident affected 50 customers, and crews were immediately dispatched for repairs. Officials anticipated that power would be restored by 5 p.m.
Further power disruptions were reported in the cities of Carlsbad and La Costa, where 33 customers lost electricity due to similar damaged equipment. The restoration for these residents was expected by 6 p.m. Meanwhile, in northern Vista, 21 customers lost power starting at 2:22 p.m., with restoration efforts projected to conclude around 8 p.m. The cause of this outage also remains under investigation.
Another incident occurred in the Logan Heights neighborhood at 9 a.m., where a palm tree fire led to several power lines exploding. This fire was caused by a tree contacting the electric system. The outage impacted approximately 50 customers across Logan Heights, Lincoln Park, and Mountain View. SDG&E crews were dispatched to perform necessary repairs with an estimated restoration time set for 8 p.m.
Overall, the outages outlined occurred amidst ongoing power issues across San Diego County as reported by SDG&E’s online outage map. The utility company addressed the ongoing challenges, assuring residents that repair crews were actively working in the affected areas.
Impact of the Outages
The series of outages on Saturday affected thousands of residents, prompting concerns over disruption of service and the reliability of electricity supply in the region. As clean-up efforts were initiated, residents were urged to remain patient during the restoration process.
Background Information
San Diego Gas & Electric is responsible for providing electric and natural gas service to a majority of San Diego County. The company is equipped to handle power outages caused by various factors, including weather conditions, equipment failure, and unfortunate incidents like fallen trees or fires. Responding to outages promptly is a critical task for SDG&E, which has emergency response plans in place to minimize disruptions and restore power as quickly as possible.
In recent years, San Diego County has seen various power outages due to different causes, emphasizing the importance of regular infrastructure maintenance and quick response times during emergencies.
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- 10 News: Power Outages in San Diego County
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- Google Search: San Diego power outages
- Fox 5 San Diego: Power Loss in North County
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Power Outages
- Patch: Power Outage in San Diego County
- Google News: SDG&E power outages
