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Power out for thousands in Long Beach at start of hot week
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Génesis Miranda Miramontes , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 23, 2026
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Key points By Sunday evening, some customers had their power restored, but many were still without it. A utility company reported that a considerable number of customers were initially left without power, with some restored by Sunday night.
A significant power outage occurred Sunday, affecting a substantial number of customers. Equipment problems were cited as the cause. By Sunday evening, some customers had their power restored, but many were still without it. The outage coincided with a vault fire that drew a sizable response from firefighters.
A utility company reported that a considerable number of customers were initially left without power, with some restored by Sunday night. The number of affected customers decreased as the night wore on.
Further details about the outage and restoration efforts are available from the utility company and other sources.
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Category: business Published: August 23, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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