Power Outage Hits Southern California Amid Heat Wave
Power Outage Hits Southern California Amid Heat Wave
US · Published Mar 18, 2026
Power outage affects hundreds of Southern California Edison customers, including the Los Angeles County Airport Courthouse, during a heat wave.
Temperatures in the 80s and 90s prompt a heat advisory for coastal Los Angeles; courthouse relocates essential proceedings.
Residents advised to stay cool and safe; outage highlights need for grid resilience and renewable energy investments.
Power outage impacts hundreds during heat wave
A power outage has struck Southern California, impacting hundreds of Southern California Edison customers, including the Los Angeles County Airport Courthouse, amidst a significant heat wave. The outage, which began at 6 a.m., affects 447 homes and businesses near Los Angeles International Airport, with power restoration expected by 6 p.m.
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