PG&E Warns of Potential Proactive Power Shutoffs in Northern California Due to Fire Risk
Pacific Gas & Electric (PCG) has warned that it may proactively shut off power across large parts of its northern California service area this week due to heightened fire risks. The utility cited an ongoing heat wave and hot, dry winds as contributing factors increasing the likelihood of wildfires. PG&E said these precautionary measures are part of its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program designed to prevent electrical equipment from sparking fires during extreme weather conditions. Such shutoffs can impact hundreds of thousands of customers in high-risk areas and typically occur at night when fire danger is highest. While the company has not yet confirmed specific locations or timing, it urged residents to prepare for potential outages by charging devices and having emergency supplies ready.
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