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UPDATED Aug 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Aug 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Thousands lose power in Long Beach after vault fire
By The BriefBrief
A power outage began Sunday afternoon after an underground electrical vault caught fire near Bluff Heights off Broadway in Long Beach. Long Beach fire officials reported no injuries, and Southern California Edison said more than 26,000 customers lost power, with over 16,000 still without power overnight.
WHO: Long Beach fire officials; Southern California Edison (SCE) crews
WHAT: An underground electrical vault fire triggered a large blackout affecting tens of thousands of customers.
WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 1:45 AM ET
WHERE: Long Beach, CA (Bluff Heights, off Broadway)
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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