Major Utility Provider Cuts Thousands Of Customers’ Power To Prevent Wildfires From Breaking Out

A major utility provider cut power in certain areas of California on Tuesday morning to address wildfire risks.

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) warned Monday that it may shut off power in parts of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay area on Tuesday if weather conditions warrant. The utility company announced Tuesday morning that it cut power to approximately 2,000 customers to protect against wildfire risks, which are elevated in dry, gusty and hot conditions.

“Early Tuesday morning, PG&E shut off power for safety for approximately 2,000 customers across small portions of eight counties and one tribal community,” the company said in a Tuesday morning notice. “These customers had previously been informed of a potential [Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)] event.”

The company contacted customers who may be affected in advance of any potential power shut offs.

“Due to favorable weather conditions, PG&E has delayed the start of the planned PSPS event for approximately 10,000 additional customers — mostly in Glenn and Shasta counties,” the company said in the Tuesday morning notice. “PG&E is continually monitoring weather conditions and will update those customers on the status of the PSPS event for their area.”