Safety Shutoffs Leave Tens of Thousands Without Power in Southern California
Tens of thousands in Southern California are experiencing power outages as safety shutoffs are enacted due to Santa Ana winds.
Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 2026 —
Tens of thousands of people in Southern California are experiencing power outages as safety shutoffs are enacted amid Santa Ana winds, according to the information provided. The outages are linked to the shutoffs, which are being carried out due to the winds.
The available information does not identify the affected communities, the utility companies involved or when the shutoffs began. It also does not specify how many customers are without power beyond describing the number as tens of thousands.
No details were provided about how long the outages may last, whether additional shutoffs are planned or when power could be restored. The information also does not include a statement from a utility or public agency, or details about the conditions prompting individual shutoffs.
With those details unavailable, the reported scope is limited to the broad regional estimate and the stated connection between the outages, safety shutoffs and Santa Ana winds. The summary does not provide information about particular neighborhoods, the number of separate outage areas or any effects on local services.
The reported situation is therefore described in general terms: tens of thousands in Southern California are without power as safety shutoffs are enacted due to the winds. Further information about affected locations, the timing of the interruptions and restoration plans was not included in the material provided.
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