Underground Electrical Vault Fire Disrupts Power for Over 26,000 in Long Beach
An underground electrical vault fire in Long Beach on Sunday evening caused a widespread power outage, affecting over 26,000 homes and businesses in coastal neighborhoods. While some power was restored by Monday morning, over 16,000 customers remained without electricity as…
Los Angeles, CA, August 24, 2026 —
A significant power outage swept through coastal Long Beach neighborhoods on Sunday evening, impacting over 26,000 homes and businesses. The disruption was attributed to a fire in an underground electrical vault.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, led to widespread electricity loss across the affected areas. By Monday morning, Southern California Edison had managed to restore power to some customers. However, as of early Monday, more than 16,000 customers were still without electricity.
Southern California Edison projected that power restoration for the remaining affected customers would be completed by noon on Monday. The outage occurred amidst a period of high heat and humidity in the region, potentially exacerbating the impact on residents and businesses.
Details regarding the specific cause of the underground vault fire were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The permit status and inspection outcomes related to the vault were also not provided.
Further updates on the restoration efforts and the cause of the fire are anticipated.
Story summarized from the original created by Jacob Sisneros | Long Beach Post on laist.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
