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San Francisco shut down hits 130,000 residents, what led to power outage?
21 December,2025 06:53 PM
A massive power outage shut down large parts of San Francisco after a fire broke out at a key electrical substation, plunging neighbourhoods into darkness and disrupting daily life across the city. Officials say more than 130,000 residents were affected as traffic signals failed, businesses closed, and emergency services urged people to limit travel and call 911 only for life-threatening situations.