Power Outage in Mountain View

Power Outage in Mountain ViewFirefighters respond to reports of downed power linesPost Date:10/29/2025 4:50 p.m. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 2:59 p.m., a 9-1-1 call was received reporting downed power lines and smoke at the intersection of N. Whisman Road and Devonshire Avenue. Fire units were dispatched at 3:00 p.m. and arrived on the scene at 3:06 p.m. Units arrived to find live power lines down along Devonshire Avenue. Pacific Gas & Electric Crews were called to the scene to deenergize the downed wires and restore service. The Mountain View Police Department provided traffic control for one hour while fire units and equipment were on the scene. PG&E representatives were able to deenergize the live wires on the ground and restore service to the bulk of the affected customers. PG&E expects to restore service to the remaining 101 meters by 10:15 p.m. this evening. If you or someone you know needs assistance with wires down posing a potential hazard, call 9-1-1. Visit PG&E's Outage Center for updates. Treat all wires as if they are energized and can shock you. For general questions about PG&E service, call their customer service center at 1-800-743-5000. Visit https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/ to report, track, and monitor PG&E electric outages. Media Contact Robert Maitland, Fire Department PIO 650-903-6825 or [email protected] Return to full list >>