POWER RESTORED AT PARKWAY PLAZA

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January 7, 2012 (El Cajon) – A transformer fire behind the Walmart store at Westfield Parkway Plaza caused a power outage last night at 9 p.m. The Regal movie theater escorted theatergoers outside using flashlights, while stores and restaurants at the mall also closed. View a video by Dennis Richardson: http://youtu.be/Y6IrzcdBW9g.

Heartland Fire & Rescue responded, along with El Cajon Police and SDG&E. Power was later restored. Traffic was not affected, since signal lights continued to function.

 


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