California utility PG&E is warning residents there may be widespread power shutoffs later this week that could affect up to 600,000 customers. The preemptive shutdowns aim to prevent a repeat of last year's Camp Fire amid gusty winds and dry conditions.
PG&E crews repair power lines that were destroyed by the Camp Fire on Nov. 21, 2018 in Paradise, California.PG&E is warning residents across Northern and Central California of potential widespread later this week that could affect up to 600,000 customers. The preemptive power shutoffs come amid concerns of high fire risk due to gusty winds and dry conditions.
The shutoff warning is by far the largest the utility has issued since it began conducting public safety power shutoffs in 2018. High winds from offshore and low overnight humidity create dangerous ripe conditions for wildfires. A spark can quickly be carried by the wind and ignite additional flames.
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