Thousands Affected by Power Outage in San Diego’s Backcountry
A power outage has affected over 1,600 SDG&E customers in San Diego's backcountry.
San Diego, CA, October 31, 2026 —
A significant power outage has left more than 1,600 customers of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) without electricity in the backcountry regions of San Diego County.
The extent of the outage, affecting over 1,600 customers, was reported by SDG&E. The specific geographic areas within San Diego’s backcountry that are impacted were not immediately detailed. Information regarding the cause of the power interruption, such as equipment failure, weather conditions, or other incidents, was not provided.
SDG&E is working to address the situation. The duration of the outage and an estimated time for power restoration have not yet been announced. Customers experiencing the outage are advised to check SDG&E’s official channels for the latest updates and information regarding their service status.
The affected customer count, exceeding 1,600, highlights the widespread impact of the outage on residents and businesses in the backcountry. Further details concerning the restoration efforts and the root cause are anticipated as the situation develops.
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