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.
California Faces Mass Power Outages as Diablo Winds Spark Fire Fears: Thousands Left in the Dark
Northern California residents are facing widespread power outages after Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) shut off electricity across 12 counties due to dangerous Diablo winds. By Friday morning, around 13,
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.
Southern California Edison considers power outages for thousands due to wind, fire danger
Southern California Edison is considering power safety shutoffs for more than 100,000 customers across the region Friday. Power shutoffs are considered when weather conditions lead to heightened wildfire risk.
Red flag warnings lead to power outages for thousands around Southern California
Gusts reaching up to 50 mph could hit some areas on Friday afternoon through the night, according to the National Weather Service.
Power shutoffs possible as gusty Santa Ana winds kick up wildfire danger
Southern California Edison announced it may shut off power as early as Friday morning in case of hazardous conditions.
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 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.
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 ...
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PG&E power shutoffs begin in Bay Area as high winds, fire danger increase
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PG&E preps for potential power shut offs from high winds
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As thousands lose power amid fire risk, PG&E CEO explains efforts to minimize planned outages
As Pacific Gas & Electric Co. shuts off power to thousands of customers amid a strong, dry north wind, the utility's CEO is ...