PG&E alerts of widespread power outages; map now shows 5,861
- Posted on July 18, 2026
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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Pacific Gas & Electric Company reported a significant unplanned power disruption affecting over 120,000 residential and commercial customers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday morning. The utility's outage tracking system documented approximately 5,861 individual incidents across the service territory. This widespread electrical infrastructure failure prompted immediate response measures and emergency communications to affected communities. Residents experienced loss of electricity impacting homes, businesses, and critical services during peak morning hours. PG&E's operations team mobilized restoration efforts while maintaining updated customer notifications through their online outage map and alert systems.
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