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Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tens of thousands of people in California were without electricity Thursday as utilities tried to reduce the risks of hot, windy weather that could blow over power lines and spark wildfires.
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Edison International’s Southern California utility is considering shutting off power to roughly 246,000 customers in the state as strong winds and dry conditions raise the threat of wildfires.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tens of thousands of people in California were without electricity Thursday as utilities tried to reduce the risks of hot, windy weather that could blow over power lines and spark wildfires.
California utilities shut off power to more than 100,000 homes and businesses to reduce wildfire risks from dangerously dry and windy conditions spreading across the state.
A Red Flag Warning is now in effect for parts of Southern California Thursday morning amid high wildfire danger due to strong Santa Ana winds and elevated temperatures. These Red Flag Warnings for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties will remain in place until 8 p.m.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company and Southern California Edison warn of possible public safety power shutoffs for parts of Santa Barbara County starting Friday because of high winds, dry conditions and heightened wildfire risk.
