Quito power outages hit 10 sectors; EEQ cites grid fault

Power outages affected at least 10 sectors of Quito and surrounding valleys on October 8, with users reporting service suspension in El Bosque, Pinar Bajo, Armenia, Santa Anita, and southern Quito. The Empresa Eléctrica Quito (EEQ) confirmed the incidents, but the cause and restoration timeline remain unclear. The disruption is localized but could signal broader grid strain in Ecuador, which has faced energy shortages.