Power restored in Echo Park after late-night outage
By The BriefBrief
LADWP restored electricity to Echo Park residents early Thursday after a blackout left homes and nearby businesses dark overnight. About 800 customers lost power starting around 11 p.m. Tuesday, and crews brought service back by about 2 a.m., restoring air conditioning and lights during a triple-digit heat wave.
WHO:Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews; LADWP spokesperson
WHAT:Electricity was fully restored after a late-night blackout affecting about 800 customers in Echo Park.
WHEN:Aug 27, 2026
WHERE:Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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