First published Oct 15, 2026, 6:08:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 6:08:30 AM UTC

Power outage in SIERRA County — PGE

An active, unplanned power outage is reported in Sierra County, California, affecting 198 customers. The record lists PGE as the utility and “PUBLIC SAFETY” as the cause.

Illustrative image: The Sierra County Sheriff's Gallows, at Galloway Rd. and Courthouse Sq. in Downieville, California in Sierra County, California, was built in 1885. — Historyjunkie2024/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Why it matters

The record identifies 198 affected customers and reports that the outage is active.

Location

Categories: energy-and-resources

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

California OES Statewide Power Outages Power outage in SIERRA County — PGE

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