HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaiian Electric crews are currently repairing electrical service for Chinatown and downtown Honolulu customers who experienced a power outage shortly before 9 p.m. Monday. The power loss occurred due to a fire that damaged underground cables at multiple sites. Approximately 3,000 customers are without of power.
This outage affects a smaller area of downtown Honolulu compared to the outage that happened on June 13, according to HECO.
HECO stated that recurring outages occur due to their outdated equipment.
They are planning to upgrade equipment at Iwilei station by July and replace all outdated cables over the next few years.
The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is informing motorists and pedestrians that all out-of-service signalized intersections are all-way stops.
HPD officers will be at major intersections to ensure safety. Intersections across downtown are also out of service.
Crews aim to restore power to most areas by early to mid-afternoon.