Storm Leaves Thousands in San Diego Without Power

Storm Leaves Thousands in San Diego Without Power
Lightning strikes, August 5, 2005, southwest of Barstow, Calif., during heavy thunderstorms. High places are deadly lightning zones to avoid in storms. David McNew/Getty Images
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SAN DIEGO—Thousands of San Diego Gas and Electric customers experienced a power outage this morning following an Oct. 4 thunderstorm that affected three counties.

Power outages were reported across the county, with the most affected residents in Old Town/Hillcrest area as of 3 a.m. Tuesday, according to San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). More than 1,300 customers were without power in the Old Town/Mission Hills/Hillcrest area due to weather damage. SDG&E anticipated power would be back on in these areas by 3 p.m. today.

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