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PG&E alerts of widespread outages — map now shows 5,861 without power - San Francisco Chronicle
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· July 18, 2026
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Key takeaway According to the available information, a map indicates that 5,861 individuals are without power.
A widespread outage has been reported in the area. PG&E has issued an alert regarding the outage. The extent of the outage is significant, with a substantial number of households affected.
According to the available information, a map indicates that 5,861 individuals are without power. Further details about the outage can be found through the San Francisco Chronicle, which has more information on the situation.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: Google News - San Francisco ·
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