**Excerpt:** After a significant power outage affected a third of San Francisco, PG&E has restored electricity to most customers, although thousands remain without power.
Key Points
– Approximately 110,000 customers regained power after a widespread outage caused by a substation fire.
– About 21,000 customers are still without electricity, primarily in the Presidio, Richmond District, and parts of Downtown.
– PG&E indicates that repairs from the fire will be complex, with no estimated time for full restoration.
– Waymo temporarily suspended its robotaxi services during the outage to ensure safety for riders and emergency responders.
– The outage affected a significant portion of the city since Saturday, leaving many local businesses and residents in the dark.
Outage Details
On Saturday, a major power outage left around 130,000 customers in San Francisco without electricity. The incident was attributed to a fire at one of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) substations, which resulted in “significant and extensive” damage.
As of Sunday morning, PG&E announced that power had been restored to approximately 110,000 customers. However, around 21,000 customers remained without power, particularly in the Presidio, Richmond District, Golden Gate Park, and various areas within Downtown.
Repair Efforts
PG&E stated that the repairs required for the substation damage are complex. The utility company has mobilized additional engineers and electricians to assist with the restoration efforts. However, they have not provided an estimated timeframe for when power will be fully restored to all customers.
Impact on Services
In response to the power outage, Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, temporarily suspended its robotaxi services. The company cited safety concerns for riders and the need for emergency personnel to have unobstructed access during the outage.
As the situation develops, PG&E continues to work on restoring power to affected areas and providing updates to the community.
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