PG&E Could Shut Off Power To More Than 600,000 Customers In California

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) may conduct a preventive power shutoff across nearly 30 counties in California due to high winds posing a fire threat. This action follows PG&E's $11 billion settlement for its role in major wildfires, including the Camp Fire, the deadliest in California history. PG&E has been implementing preventive shutoffs since last year, with the upcoming one potentially being the largest. Recently, power was cut to over 10,000 customers in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag fire warning, indicating the highest fire risk alert.

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