Massive PG&E Outage Leaves 125,000 in San Francisco Without Power
San Francisco experienced a significant power outage on Saturday, affecting over 125,000 PG&E customers. The outage began in the Inner Sunset area and quickly spread to other neighborhoods.
Details of the PG&E Outage
The initial report came at approximately 9:40 a.m., indicating that nearly 15,000 customers were impacted. By 10:10 a.m., the outages extended to the Richmond, Presidio, and Golden Gate Park areas, as well as parts of downtown San Francisco, leading to widespread disruption.
- Time of Initial Outage: 9:40 a.m.
- Locations Affected: Inner Sunset, Richmond, Presidio, Golden Gate Park, downtown San Francisco
- Total Customers Affected: Approximately 125,000
Impact on Public Transportation
Due to the outage, BART suspended train services through several key stations, including Powell Street, Civic Center, and Van Ness. Footage from the affected stations revealed darkened platforms, with non-functional toll gates and escalators.
Emergency Management Response
The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management warned that traffic signals in the area could also be malfunctioning due to the outage. The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) responded to a fire at a PG&E substation located at Eighth and Mission streets, which was reported shortly after 2 p.m.
- Fire Location: PG&E substation at Eighth and Mission streets
- Fire Response: SFFD controlled the flames without injuries
Restoration Efforts
According to PG&E, power restoration began around 3:45 p.m. Although some areas saw power return, it remained uncertain when others would be restored. PG&E’s spokesperson noted that the grid had been stabilized and no further outages were expected.
This situation is ongoing, and updates will continue to follow developments regarding the power restoration efforts in San Francisco.
