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PG&E warns power shutoffs now likely across Northern California with strong winds in forecast
PG&E is now warning customers across its service region of likely power shutoffs in the coming days as concerning weather moves into Northern and Central California.
Ahead of winds, PG&E adjusts plans for possible power shutoffs in Northern California
Warmer winds from the Great Basin — often called Diablo winds — are now the primary concern for meteorologists as most of Northern California falls under a National Weather Service red flag warning beginning at 11 p.m. Thursday and lasting through 5 p.m. Saturday.
PG&E Warns of Potential Power Shutoffs for 30,000+ Customers Due to Fire Risk
PG&E is alerting more than 30,000 customers across multiple Northern California counties about possible power shutoffs starting Thursday due to dry, windy weather that increases wildfire risk.
PG&E warns of power shutoffs for fire danger across California. See who may be affected
Ahead of potentially dangerous conditions that could lead to wildfires, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is warning of possible public safety power shutoffs affecting a small number of customers across a wide swath of Northern and Central California beginning as early as Thursday night.
California fire threat forces warnings of potential power shutoffs
PG&E, California’s largest utility provider, has warned upwards of around 32,000 customers in northern and central parts of the Golden State that they could see their power shut off in an effort to reduce the wildfire risk from energized equipment and power lines.
PG&E warns of potential power shutoffs for fire danger across Central and Northern California
PG&E in recent years has imposed planned power shutoffs in the face of dire wildfire weather. The utility company’s equipment has been blamed for sparking some of the worst fires in state history, including the 2018 Camp Fire that devastated Paradise, and PG&E Corp. has been found liable for billions of dollars worth of destruction.
Public Safety Power Shutoffs possible for parts of Northern California due to wildfire threat
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - PG&E may be shutting off power in some counties starting tomorrow. PG&E has possible public safety power shutoffs planned for tomorrow through Sunday. Around 28,000 people across the state, including our area, could be impacted. This is due to high winds and dry conditions that could start wildfires.
California Faces Dangerous Fire Risks Through Weekend as Winds Rise
Red flag fire warnings have been raised and utilities have said they could need to cut power supplies. California wildfire risks are rising as the state’s annual wind season gets underway with gusts rolling out of the north that can fan any flame into an out-of-control blaze,
Parts of California may see 'highest fire risk period of year so far'
A so-called “inside slider” is forecast to bring breezy weather to a large portion of California later this week, heightening wildfire risk at a time of year when vegetation is parched and flammable.
MAP: Where PG&E customers in California could lose power this week; utility cites fire risk
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. announced Thursday it is reducing the number of customers who could lose power this week in Northern California because of an elevated fire risk.
Looming PG&E power shutoffs could impact Tuolumne County the most
Tuolumne County is expected to see the worst of the incoming weather conditions and looming PG&E shutoffs this weekend.
Increased fire risk for Northern California starts Thursday night
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