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More than 20,000 homes and businesses lose power after electrical vault fire in Long Beach

A fire in an electrical vault has left more than 20,000 homes and businesses in Long Beach without power.

By · Published August 24, 2026 at 14:31 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026 at 16:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: KTLA · eciks.org · Long Beach Watchdog · CBS News · NBC Los Angeles · Long Beach Post.

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The brief

More than 20,000 homes and businesses in Long Beach are without power. The outage was caused by a fire in an electrical vault. The fire has affected both residential and commercial properties. According to the Long Beach Post, the fire has left more than 20,000 homes and businesses without power. The Long Beach Watchdog reports that more than 25,000 residents are affected.

The outage has been confirmed by multiple outlets, including CBS News and NBC Los Angeles. The fire has disrupted daily activities for a significant portion of Long Beach's population. The outage affects over 20,000 residents, according to NBC Los Angeles. The extent of the damage and the cause of the fire are not yet specified. The power company SoCal Edison is working to restore electricity.

The Long Beach Watchdog and eciks.org both refer to the outage as a SoCal Edison outage. The Long Beach Post states that the fire occurred in an electrical vault. The timeline for restoration has not been specified.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 1h ago.

Quick answers

What caused the power outage in Long Beach?

The power outage in Long Beach was caused by a fire in an electrical vault.

How many people are affected by the outage?

The outage affects more than 20,000 homes and businesses, impacting over 20,000 residents.

Which areas of Long Beach are experiencing the outage?

The outage affects both residential and commercial properties in Long Beach.

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Long Beach power outage electrical vault fire SoCal Edison California

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