Transformer failure in Downey/Norwalk space results in energy outage in a number of SoCal cities; 1000’s of SCE prospects impacted

DOWNEY, Calif. (KABC) — A transformer failure at a Southern California Edison substation within the Downey/Norwalk space led to a widespread energy outage in a number of cities on Tuesday.

The outage occurred round 1:30 p.m. and affected greater than 31,000 prospects, in response to SCE.

“We all know that each outage is a hardship (and) crews are working as rapidly as they will to securely restore energy,” SCE spokesman Jeff Monford mentioned.

He mentioned crews have been capable of re-route energy to get most impacted prospects again on-line comparatively rapidly.

Metro C (Inexperienced) Line trains have been halted between the Norwalk and Willowbrook/Rose Parks stations because of the energy concern. Buses have been introduced in to shuttle passengers between the stations, in response to the transit company.

There have been additionally reviews of visitors lights being out at a number of intersections and procuring facilities closed because of the ability outage. It was unclear precisely how far the outage unfold, however there have been reviews of electrical energy being out in areas together with Santa Fe Springs, Bellflower, Whittier, Compton, Lakewood Paramount and South Gate.

The outage could not have come at a worse time for these doing their last-minute procuring and people at residence making ready for a Christmas Eve celebration. Gross sales have been being completed by candlelight at a Harbor Freight Instruments retailer in Downey after 1000’s all of the sudden misplaced energy.

“We’re really selecting up some lights for our aged neighbor. We’ve a generator however they haven’t any electrical energy. We do not need them to fall or not with the ability to use the restroom. So that is wonderful that they are open and serving to out the group,” mentioned buyer Amy Martinez.

“It is a Christmas completely different from all of the others however we simply must make the most effective of it. It may be a superb expertise simply to be with the household and the canine,” mentioned Norwalk resident Omar Perez.

SCE mentioned they’re working as quick as they will to revive the ability to the remaining affected prospects.

“I wanted gentle, my neighbors wanted gentle and I am not going to let an influence outage or some rain get me down Christmas Eve,” mentioned Downey resident Dee Marie Spence. “I will spend some Christmas cheer by giving these lights out.”

Metropolis Information Service Inc. contributed to this report