PG&E Corp. said it would begin shutting off power to 179,000 customers in 17 California counties on Wednesday afternoon, its second major intentional blackout this month meant to head off potential wildfires. The shut-offs were expected to begin at 2 p.m. local time in the Sierra Nevada foothills and 3 p.m. in some counties north… Continue reading Second Round of Blackouts Begins in California, With More on Horizon
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Unprecedented Power Outages Begin in California as Winds Bring Critical Fire Danger
In an unprecedented move, Pacific Gas & Electric early Wednesday began shutting off power to about 800,000 customers across Northern California in an attempt to avoid wildfires caused by winds damaging power equipment. The power cutoffs started in several counties around Sacramento, including Placer and Yuba, amid increasing winds. Officials said cutoffs will continue throughout… Continue reading Unprecedented Power Outages Begin in California as Winds Bring Critical Fire Danger