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Update: Hundreds Lost Power In Columbia

Update at 11:42 am: Power has been restored in the Columbia area, according to PG&E.

Original story posted at 10:43 am: Columbia, CA — PG&E is investigating a power outage impacting 389 customers around the Columbia community.

The map provided by PG&E indicates that it is impacting Columbia State Historic Park, the Columbia Airport, the area around Pioneer Park, and several customers along Parrotts Ferry Road.

The company reports, “Our team is evaluating the electrical system to identify damaged sections and make necessary repairs in order to safely turn the power back on.”

The outage started at 9:53 am and the estimated restoration time is 4 pm.

Written by BJ Hansen.

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