Politics & Government

Photos: Pasadena Power Plant Fire

A fire earlier this week at the Pasadena Water and Power plant sent thick, black smoke billowing into the air and caused officials to warn of potential blackouts.

A fire at the Pasadena Water and Power plant in Pasadena Tuesday led to pleas from utility officials for power conservation to avert blackouts.

Thanks to reader Robert English for sending us these photos.

Patch has reached out to the South Coast Air Quality Management District to determine the health effects of the smoke released in Tuesday's fire and will update this story when they respond.

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