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What caused the massive San Francisco power outage?
short by / on Monday, 22 December, 2025
A fire at a PG&E substation near 8th and Mission streets triggered a massive power outage that left about 130,000 San Francisco customers without electricity during a busy holiday weekend. The blackout halted transport, darkened stores, and snarled traffic. While most power was restored by Sunday, the incident reignited concerns over the city’s aging grid resilience.
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