Update at 1:05 p.m.: PG&E is reporting “equipment issues” for a major power outage in the Arnold area this morning that closed a nearby school. The company did not give further specifics on the problem. More than 3,000 customers are impacted along both sides of Highway 4 in Calaveras County. The restoration time has also been pushed back by 15 minutes, from 2:45 p.m. to 3 p.m. With no electricity, Hazel Fischer Elementary School was forced to cancel classes today.
Original post written by BJ Hansen at 8:44 a.m.: Arnold, CA — A power outage in the greater Arnold area started during the seven o’clock hour this morning and is impacting 3,005 PG&E customers.
The company reports that the cause of the outage is under investigation, and the hope is to have everyone restored by 2:45pm.
The outage has spurred Hazel Fischer Elementary School to cancel classes today. The widespread outage is impacting the Arnold area and continuing east into Dorrington.
This post was last modified on 02/17/2023 1:09 pm
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