The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) reported that after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake registered tonight, 1.6 million users were left without electricity in Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Guerrero, Morelos and Oaxaca.
“The CFE, in accordance with its protocols for emergency care, immediately undertook activities to restore electricity supply to users affected by the earthquake.”
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The agency indicated that it is patrolling the electrical infrastructure to identify damage, for its restoration and to avoid any risk to citizens.
Many citizens are reporting the lack of light in various points, mainly in Mexico City.
The CFE indicates that only in Mexico City 735,000 users were left without electricity, representing 22% of the total of the capital.
The CFE assured that it remains in close coordination with the National Civil Protection System and will continue with the restoration activities.
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For its part, Civil Protection of Mexico recommended not to light candles without first checking that there are no gas leaks.