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A series of electrical explosions rocked the Huntington Beach Oktoberfest the evening of 05 October. Witnesses reported at least three explosions occurring in succession.
According to the Huntington Beach Fire Department, there had been a report of an electrical fire at Old World Village which hosts the annual Huntington Beach Oktoberfest from late-September through early-November
Firefighters and a security guard were investigating, when they to open the underground vault which housed electrical transformers there was an explosion, injury three of the first responders and the security guard.
Plan for the unexpected even in Huntington Beach
While this incident appears to have been accidental in nature it drives home the point that where individuals gather, incidents may occur. The on-the-spot interviews of patrons serves to demonstrate that when an incident occurs every one reacts, differently. There is always a chaotic moment. For this reason we urge travelers to festivals and other events to which large groups gather to always locate the closest exits and have a rally point in the event your group is separated from one and other.
Electricity?
As for the electricity in the area? As of 0400 hours on 06 October, Southern California Edison reports power outage continue to affect ~1375 Huntington Beach addresses.
