BEAUMONT, Calif. — A power outage in Beaumont today initially left approximately 1,151 Southern California Edison customers without electricity, with the number of affected customers later falling significantly to about 18 customers, according to the latest outage information.
The outage has affected primarily residential customers in the area, although reports indicate that the disruption has also impacted local businesses. Among the locations reportedly affected is the Walmart Supercenter, which was reported to be without power during the outage.
Southern California Edison has not yet identified the root cause of the power interruption. However, the utility has dispatched resources to the affected area as crews work to determine what caused the outage and restore service to the remaining customers.
The sharp decline in the number of affected customers suggests that power has already been restored to the vast majority of customers who initially lost electricity. Restoration efforts remain underway for those who continue to experience an interruption.
Residents and businesses still without power are being advised to monitor Southern California Edison’s outage information and follow any safety instructions issued by the utility. Customers should avoid downed power lines and report dangerous electrical conditions to the appropriate authorities.
The cause of the Beaumont outage remains under investigation, and a final explanation may not be available until utility crews complete their assessment of the affected equipment and electrical infrastructure.
The situation remains developing. Southern California Edison is expected to provide additional information as crews continue restoration efforts and work to determine the cause of the outage. Further updates will be added as confirmed information becomes available.
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