Power Outages Hit Thousands in California
Power Outages Hit Thousands in California as Diablo Winds Blow In
Winds in Northern California have reached up to 65 miles per hour, leading to dangerous fire conditions with extremely dry air.
Red flag conditions across California mean power outages coming for thousands
Thousands across California have already had their power cut due to increased wildfire risks, and many more could soon experience the safety shutoffs.
Ahead of winds, PG&E adjusts plans for possible power shutoffs in 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.
Diablo Winds Force Power Shutoffs in Northern California
Pacific Gas and Electric shut off power to 13,000 customers across 12 Northern California counties due to severe diablo winds, potentially sparking wildfires. The red flag warnings were issued, and up to 20,
Diablo and Santa Ana Winds Are to Descend on California and Raise Wildfire Risk
A weather event called the diablo wind is expected to whip up across Northern California and cause humidity levels to drop and raise the risk of wildfires
‘Diablo’ wind spikes risk of wildfires in Northern California; utility shuts off power in 12 counties
During a diablo wind, the air is so dry that relative humidity levels plunge, drying out vegetation and making it ready to burn.
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 ...
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PG&E shuts off power to 16K customers because of fire risk
PG&E on Friday shut off power to roughly 16,000 customers because of the high fire risk, as they restored power to others who ...
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 ...
Nearly 2,000 residents in Solano County dealing with PG&E power outages
PG&E proactively shuts off power to customers in areas it deems at risk of wildfires. Those planned outages are known as ...
Gusty, dry conditions create fire risk for Northern California through Saturday
A cold, dry wind from the north is bringing gusty conditions for valley locations and the Bay area. The fire risk is very high.
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PG&E begins Public Safety Power Shutoffs in Northern California
PG&E has begun shutting off power to customers in Northern California as part of their planned safety shutoffs.
Northern California faces increased fire danger this week. Here’s when wind will peak
According to the National Weather Service, Northern California will see the strongest winds on Friday, Oct. 18. In the ...
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 ...