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Electrical fire in South Sacramento knocks out power to apartment units

Electrical fire in South Sacramento knocked out power for multiple families
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SACRAMENTO -- Multiple families were in the dark Friday after an electrical fire knocked out power to an apartment complex in South Sacramento, said Sacramento Fire Department. 

Electrical fire in South Sacramento knocked out power for multiple families

The fire took place early Friday morning, just after 3:30 a.m., on the side of a building along 42nd Street, south of Fruitridge Road. 

According to officials, a power box on the side of the apartment building caught fire. 

One unit was damaged but no one was hurt. However, more than six families in the complex are now without power. 

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire. 

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