About 94 000 homes were left without electricity in Los Angeles on Saturday evening, when, by order of the Department of water and energy was off the power station in the North-East valley San Fernando. The reason for the shutdown was an explosion, caused by excessive heat. The last time such figures air temperature was recorded in Los Angeles with 131 a year ago.
The fire spread to the power plant equipment that supplies high voltage electricity and distributes it at lower voltages to consumers in the area. The shutdown of the power plant was a precautionary measure.
Initially electricity was disconnected 140 000 consumers of energy, but by 11 o’clock in the morning, their number was reduced to 94 000. According to representatives of the Department, the explosion caused significant damage to the station and is currently undergoing renovations. When the supply of electricity will be fully restored is not yet known.
De-energized Porter Ranch, Winnetka, West Hills, Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Granada Hills, North Hills, Reseda and Chatsworth.
