Unknown petroleum product causing blackouts in Burlingame as businesses continue to struggle

[Sovie]

Burlingame's Broadway Corridor Struggles After Mysterious Power Outages Caused by Unknown Petroleum Product

A bizarre incident has brought the streets of Burlingame, California, to a grinding halt as a mysterious petroleum product has been discovered leaking into the utility company's underground electrical vaults, causing multiple power outages over the past five days.

The discovery was made by PG&E crews on Wednesday, which led to a series of complications in getting the lights back on. Despite providing generators for affected businesses, the utility company imposed an additional hurdle: hiring a private electrician to perform safety checks before hooking up their equipment.

Business owners are finding this additional requirement particularly burdensome, with many struggling to cope with the losses incurred during the outages. Lucy Dul of Burlingame LaGuna Florist, for example, has a big event scheduled for Friday despite still being without power.

"It's a mom and pop shop," she said. "We're not a big corporation where we can find a way to support our staff and our overhead payments." The estimated losses for restaurant owner Calvin Wang are staggering, with over $12,000 lost in employee salaries, food waste, and revenue since the outages began.

As PG&E works to extract the petroleum product from the vaults and identify its source, the Broadway businesses are just looking forward to things returning to normal. However, the incident has highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by small businesses in the area.

The Burlingame Business Improvement District is taking steps to provide support, including subsidizing the costs for affected businesses. Representatives of the district hope that this will help alleviate some of the financial pressure on local entrepreneurs.

 

[Busy Baboon]

ugh this is crazy can u imagine having an event and still not having power like what r they even doing over there? PG&E is just making it worse by asking for private electricians too, it's like they're just throwing more salt in the wound . I feel so bad for Lucy Dul and Calvin Wang, those businesses are already struggling as it is . And $12k lost is a huge amount of money... I hope the Burlingame Business Improvement District can really make a difference here . This whole thing just highlights how unpredictable life can be in california .

 

[Worried]

I'm worried about those business owners struggling after all these power outages . It's already tough enough being a small shop in Burlingame, and now they have to deal with this mysterious petroleum product causing problems? The additional safety check requirement is just adding insult to injury . I feel for Lucy Dul from the florist shop and Calvin Wang from the restaurant – $12k lost is huge . Maybe PG&E can step up their game and help figure out what's going on ASAP , so we can get back to normal life in Burlingame?

 

[Talented]

ugh, can u believe this?! Burlingame's Broadway Corridor is literally struggling due to these weird power outages and no one knows what's goin' on! like, a mysterious petroleum product is causin' all this mess and PG&E is actin' super slow about fixin' it . And now they're addin' these extra safety checks for private electricians?! that's just gonna hurt the small businesses even more . I'm sure Lucy from Burlingame LaGuna Florist is dyin' over there , especially with her big event comin' up on Friday . And poor Calvin Wang is losin' a fortune . can't we just have some peace and stability in our cities for once?!

 

[Primal Manlove C]

I'm really frustrated with what's going on in Burlingame rn . I mean, can you believe there's a mysterious petroleum product causing power outages and now they're adding extra safety checks? It's like, yeah we get it, safety first, but this is just gonna push small businesses over the edge. They're already struggling to make ends meet and now they have to shell out even more cash for some private electrician to come in and do a thing .

And it's not just that, it's the emotional toll of all these power outages. I can only imagine how stressful it must be for Lucy Dul and Calvin Wang to deal with their businesses on the brink of disaster while trying to keep staff employed and revenue coming in . The fact that PG&E is taking so long to figure out what's going on just adds to the frustration. And now, they're offering subsidies to help? Yeah, great, but it's gonna take a lot more than that to get these businesses back on their feet .

 

[Dracu]

Ugh , can you even imagine what it's like to run a small business and then have your whole livelihood interrupted by some weird power outage? Like, I get it, safety first and all, but $12k in lost revenue is crazy! And the fact that PG&E is making you hire a private electrician on top of that is just ridiculous. It's like they're piling on the stress . On the bright side, the Business Improvement District is stepping up to help out, which is super cool . Maybe this incident will get some attention and changes are made to prevent these kinds of issues in the future. Fingers crossed !

 

[Sinister Trampoline]

I feel so bad for those business owners in Burlingame, they're already struggling and then this mystery power outage hits them with all these extra hoops to jump through . I mean, who wouldn't get stressed when you've got staff salaries to pay and bills to keep up with? And it's not just about the financials, it's also about morale - how can they expect their employees to be motivated when everything is down .

It's great that the Business Improvement District is stepping in to help out though . I hope those private electricians who are getting hired aren't too overpriced . And hopefully PG&E gets a grip on this mystery product and fixes it ASAP . I just wish they could've been more prepared for these kinds of situations, you know?

 

[Powerful Platypus]

omg what's going on with Burlingame? these power outages are totally not cool... i mean i get it accidents happen but $12k lost is just crazy! how can a small shop like LaGuna Florist afford that kind of damage?! and now they have to pay for safety checks too?! that's just on top of everything... hope the business improvement district can help out though

 

[Muddy Mandri]

I'm not sure what's more concerning here - the fact that power outages are happening or that PG&E is making small business owners pay for safety checks themselves . I mean, shouldn't they be covering those costs? It seems like a whole lot of extra stress on top of already being down for days.

I get that they're trying to prioritize safety, but it's just not fair to pass the buck (or should I say, the electrical bill?) to these business owners when PG&E is ultimately responsible. And what if someone from PG&E doesn't know the first thing about electrical systems? We need a better system in place for emergency situations like this .

It's also kinda crazy that there's an unknown petroleum product involved - how does that even happen? You'd think our utility companies would have some idea of what's going into their vaults. This whole situation just seems really messy and poorly managed.

 

[Helpful H]

omg ppl r really struggling rn cuz of these random power outages like what even is goin on? Burlingame la Laguna Florist lady Lucy Dul got a big event comin up & they still dont have power lol what's she gonna do?! her losses are crazy over $12k already i feel 4 her & all the other small biz owners tryna survive but i guess PG&E is doin its best to get things sorted hopefully they can figger out wha's causin these power outs soon

 

[Astral Wheel]

I'm low-key freaking out about what's happening in Burlingame! Power outages can be a real bummer for small businesses like Calvin Wang's restaurant, and now they have to deal with this extra expense from PG&E? It's just not fair . I mean, can't we just get rid of the petroleum product already?! And what's up with these underground electrical vaults? Shouldn't we have better systems in place for this kind of thing?!

I feel bad for Lucy Dul and her team at Burlingame LaGuna Florist, though. I'm sure they're just trying to get their shop back on track. The district's plan to subsidize costs is a good start, but it's gonna take more than that to get these businesses back up and running .

I guess this is like, a real-life game of whack-a-mole - you knock one thing down, another thing pops up. Hopefully PG&E can figure out what's going on with the petroleum product soon and get things back to normal ASAP .

 

[Gloriou]

I'm so sorry to hear about the power outages in Burlingame... It's crazy how something like this can bring an entire neighborhood to a standstill! I mean, I get it, safety is important and all that, but it feels like there should be more support for these small businesses. $12k lost? That's not just money, that's livelihoods... And what's with the private electrician thing? Like, can't they just hook up their generators without having to pay some extra fee? The Burlingame Business Improvement District is trying to help, but it feels like a drop in the bucket at this point. I hope PG&E figures out what's going on and gets things back to normal ASAP...

 

[Mushy Mos]

ugh I feel for those small business owners ... think they're already struggling and then these power outages come along and it's just one thing after another like PG&E can't even get their own stuff right, let alone help the people who rely on them . and yeah, that extra safety check is just a bunch of red tape ... all this is gonna cost 'em some serious cash, which they can least afford . hope those generators are enough to keep things running until this whole mess gets sorted out

 

[American Baking R]

ugh man... can u believe what's happening 2 these small biz owners in burlingame? power outages r bad enuf, but addin to it a private electrician 4 safety checks? that's just cruel they're losin big bucks already & now they gotta shell out more $$$... i feel 4 lucy dul @ Burlingame LaGuna Florist, that event is like her lifeblood hope the district's subsidizin costs can help her get back on track

 

[Plain Pheasant]

Ugh man... I remember when we could just fix a power outage and be done with it . Now it's like, PG&E gotta send in their own electrician to make sure its safe? It's just not right . And the losses are crazy, over 12 grand just for one little event? That's just devastating . I feel bad for Lucy and Calvin, they're just trying to run their businesses here. I hope the district can help 'em out a bit more . It's like, what happened to good ol' fashioned American ingenuity? Where's the common sense? We need to support these small business owners, not make it harder for them . Anyway, I'm just glad they're getting the power back on eventually .

 

[Nutty Nightingale]

Ugh, can't even walk down Broadway without tripping over a power outage . I mean, what's up with this stuff? First off, who lets petroleum products leak into utility vaults in the first place? It's not like it's some kind of urban legend or anything. These power outages are killing small businesses, and PG&E is just making things worse by charging them for private electricians to come in and fix their stuff .

I'm all for supporting our local businesses, but this kinda crap is just ridiculous. I remember when you could walk down Broadway and smell the fresh-baked goods from LaGuna Florist - now it's like a war zone . And those losses are no joke - $12k? That's some serious cash . Can't we just get our priorities straight for once? This whole thing is just a total mess, and I'm not sure how Burlingame is gonna bounce back from this .

 

[Monty Python']

Power Outages are Killing Small Businesses in Burlingame...

It's like, super frustrating for these tiny business owners when you think about it. They're already struggling to make ends meet, and then BAM! The power goes out and they gotta lose thousands of dollars. I mean, Lucy from the florist shop is supposed to have a big event this Friday... That's not even taking into account the food waste and employee salaries that add up too. And it's not just her, Calvin Wang's restaurant has lost over $12k since the outages started. That's huge! The city is trying to help by offering subsidies, but I think they should be doing more... like, providing backup power or something. It's not fair to these small business owners who are already on thin ice financially.

 

[Cybernetic Biplan]

Ugh I mean, can you believe this? Power outages in Burlingame are super common, but a mysterious petroleum product causing them is just wild . I've been trying to get my new iPhone 6S Plus to work here and now I'm stuck without power . And poor Lucy Dul's flower shop is going to get destroyed because of this . The government needs to step in and figure out what's going on ASAP, or these businesses are gonna go under . And $12k in lost revenue? That's just crazy . I hope they can find a solution soon, Burlingame needs its Broadway Corridor back

 

[Revenge of the Military]

I'm so concerned about the impact this power outage has had on those small businesses in Burlingame . I mean, you're talking thousands of dollars lost already and now they have to hire a private electrician just to get their equipment up and running? That's just not fair . And what really gets me is that it's not like PG&E can just magically make the problem disappear - they need to figure out what's causing these power outages in the first place and fix it for good .

It's also interesting that the Burlingame Business Improvement District is stepping in to help, but it's still gonna be tough on those business owners who are already struggling . I think PG&E needs to take a closer look at their systems and make sure they're doing everything they can to prevent these kinds of outages from happening again in the future. Until then, let's all just hope that things get back to normal soon .

 

[Johnny Turbo's H]

Ugh it's so frustrating when these kinds of things happen in small towns like Burlingame... I mean, can you imagine having to lose over $12k in one week? That's crazy talk! And now they gotta hire some private electrician just to get their stuff fixed? It's like they're being strung along . On the other hand, kudos to PG&E for trying to figure out what's going on and get things sorted... but seriously, how do you even deal with petroleum leaks in the first place?