A significant power outage occurred on Christmas Eve, affecting roughly 38,000 Southern California Edison customers in the Downey and Norwalk areas. The crisis was caused by a transformer failure, prompting widespread disruption amidst the holiday season. Residents experienced not only loss of electricity but also reported issues with water pressure as the outages affected local utilities. In the aftermath, officials are launching an investigation into the causes of the failure and the subsequent outages. Local authorities were quick to respond, with Downey officials urging residents to conserve water due to the reduced water pressure. ‘This is a tough situation for families trying to celebrate Christmas,’ stated Downey City Council member, who emphasized the need for swift action to restore service. Meanwhile, Southern California Edison has been working diligently to address the issue and restore power, stating that crews are responding and will provide updates on restoration times. The outage highlights ongoing concerns regarding the reliability of electrical infrastructure in densely populated urban areas, especially during significant holiday periods. The situation is still unfolding, and officials are keeping the public informed as restoration efforts continue.
