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.
California utility shuts off power in 19 counties as ‘diablo’ wind spikes risk of wildfires there
A California utility shut off power in 19 counties in the northern and central part of the state as a major “diablo wind” — notorious in autumn for its hot, dry gusts — spiked the risk of power lines sparking a wildfire.
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.
‘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.
Diablo and Santa Ana winds are to descend on California and raise wildfire risk
A major "diablo wind" — notorious in autumn for its hot, dry gusts — is expected to whip up across Northern California on Thursday evening, causing humidity levels to drop and raising the risk of wildfires.
PG&E warns of power shutoffs for fire danger across California. See who may be affected
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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
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California utility shuts off power in 19 counties as 'diablo' wind spikes risk of wildfires
About 16,000 customers in northern and central California were without electricity Friday after Pacific Gas and Electric shut off power to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires amid dry ...