Update: Wed., Sept. 19 10:05 p.m.
Giants 7 Rockies 1 Bottom of the 8th (How dare the power go out during the Giants game!)
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Update: Wed., Sept. 19 9:55 p.m.
Belmont Patch Facebook users have posted that PG&E is reporting approximately 6,000 residences and businesses are without power a this time. The utility company says it expects to have power restored by 11:00 p.m.
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Wed., Sept. 19 9:45 p.m.
The cause of the power outage that blackened most of Belmont at around 9:00 p.m. Wednesday has not yet been identified.
It appears that the outage stretches from Hiller Avenue to the east to Continentals Way to the west.
According to Belmont police, PG&E has arrived on the scene and are looking into the cause and attempting to get power restored.
The Belmont Police Department has been flooded with calls, but at this point, does not have any specific details on the outage. Police cars and officers are positioned at along Ralston Avenue to help motorists safely navigate the intersections since traffic lights are out.
Stay with Belmont Patch for updates throughout the evening.
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