Structure fire cuts power to Moonridge area; BVES estimates five-hour restoration

Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) reported a power outage in the Moonridge area early Monday, November 2, 2026, caused by a nearby structure fire that affected the electrical system.^[1] The utility's notice was posted at about 5:17 AM and estimates power will be back in approximately five hours.^[1] For Moonridge residents and businesses, that means likely hours without heat, lighting and other electric service on an early November morning.

What BVES says

In its notice, BVES said it "is aware of a power outage affecting the Moonridge area due to a nearby structure fire that has impacted the electrical system."^[1] The utility said its crews "are actively working to assess the damage and safely restore power."^[1]

The five-hour estimate comes with conditions. BVES described the restoration time as "approximately five hours, subject to changing conditions and necessary safety inspections."^[1] In other words, the timeline could shift depending on what crews find once they can assess the damaged equipment and on the results of those inspections.

What is not yet known

The BVES notice does not say where the fire is, what caused it, whether anyone was hurt, or exactly which streets and how many customers are without power. Those details would come from fire and law enforcement agencies and from BVES itself; none were included in the utility's notice.

What's next

Customers can watch the BVES news page, where the outage notice was posted, for any change to the restoration estimate.^[1]