As many as 2,000 people were without power for an “unknown duration” in Thermal Saturday after 50 electrical poles went down, authorities said.
The electrical hazard was reported at 7:36 p.m. Friday at Harrison Street between Avenue 58 and Avenue 63, according to Cal Fire Riverside.
Utility workers with the Imperial Irrigation District were on the scene to de-energize the power poles.
The Riverside County Emergency Management Department had a shelter open Saturday for residents without power. It is located at Desert Mirage High School, 86150 66th Ave. in Thermal.
Some roads were closed in Harrison Street, fire officials said.
The cause of the hazard was not known, and there were no reports of any injuries or any structure damage.