Residents in parts of the Hollywood Hills and Brentwood spent a sweltering night without power, with some homes remaining dark for more than 17 hours as Southern California’s heat wave reached its peak.
The outage began around 6 p.m. Friday for some neighbors, knocking out air conditioning during a stretch of dangerous heat. By late Saturday morning, about 40 homes were still without electricity, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Underground Circuit Blamed For Overnight Outage
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said an underground circuit caused the disruption and that repair crews worked around the clock to restore service. The utility’s outage map showed power had returned to the affected Hollywood Hills and Brentwood areas by about 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
The timing made the outage more than an inconvenience for residents relying on air conditioning to stay safe. The National Weather Service said heat advisories and extreme heat warnings were in place across Southern California as temperatures peaked Friday through Sunday.
Hollywood Hills resident George Ganim told NBC Los Angeles that the outage was frustrating and said similar disruptions seemed to be happening frequently in the neighborhood. “It’s kind of sad and can’t believe it’s still happening,” Ganim said.
Heat Risk Continues Through Sunday
Even after electricity was restored, officials urged residents to remain cautious as hot conditions continued. The National Weather Service recommends staying in air-conditioned spaces when possible, drinking plenty of fluids, checking on vulnerable neighbors and limiting strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
LADWP customers can check current service information through the department’s power outage map or report an emergency by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP.
