Key Takeaways
- More than 1,700 PG&E customers lost power along Highway 108 in Tuolumne County.
- The unplanned outage began just after 5 a.m. and stretched from before Cold Springs to past Strawberry.
- PG&E crews restored power to more than 1,700 customers by around 7 a.m.
- The utility did not report a cause for the outage.
Introduction
Electricity has been restored to more than 1,700 PG&E customers in Tuolumne County after an unplanned outage along Highway 108. The outage started just after 5 a.m. and affected an area from before Cold Springs to past Strawberry.
Outage Timeline and Scope
According to PG&E, 1,708 customers were without power in the early morning. The utility described the event as an unplanned outage and said crews were evaluating the electrical system to identify damaged sections.
At 7:02 a.m., PG&E reported that power had been restored to more than 1,700 customers. Company officials did not provide a cause for the outage.
Local California Context
Highway 108 is a key mountain route in Tuolumne County, connecting communities such as Cold Springs and Strawberry to the rest of the region. Power losses on this corridor can affect homes, businesses, and travelers heading toward higher elevations.
Background
PG&E has faced repeated scrutiny over power reliability and wildfire-related shutoffs in Northern California. While this outage was brief and not tied to a public safety power shutoff, it highlights the vulnerability of rural mountain utility lines.
Conclusion
Service was restored within about two hours, limiting the impact on residents and commuters. PG&E has not announced what caused the disruption. Residents along Highway 108 should continue to report any remaining electrical issues directly to the utility.