Parts of SoMa, Laurel Heights, and the Western Addition experienced power outages last night relating to an unusual September downpour around 3 a.m. that stirred up a bunch of summer dust and pollution, creating a mud-like mixture that creates havoc and sparks small fires on power lines. A PG&E spokesman tells the Examiner, "It takes a very specific set of conditions for this to happen," and they weren't quite ready for it. PG&E typically washes the power lines before the rains start, which usually isn't for at least another month. Most power was scheduled to be restored by 10 a.m. this morning.

Another example of how this is just the most awesome weather year ever.

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