Northern California PG&E shutoffs leave tens of thousands without power
PG&E, a Northern California power company, warned customers of possible power shutoffs due to forecasted dry and windy weather that could increase wildfire risk. The warning expanded significantly, eventually affecting tens of thousands of customers across the region. PG&E then began implementing the shutoffs in fire-prone areas, with outages expected to last into the weekend. The Berkeley Hills and other parts of the Bay Area experienced widespread power loss as a result.
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7 viewpointsPG&E public safety power shutoffs leave 65,000+ Californians in the dark
Thousands without power as PG&E begins power shutoffs amid wildfire risk
PG&E safety power shutoff enters day 2, early restoration forecase for some Bay Area customers
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4 developments- Oct 13PG&E warns 11K Bay Area customers of possible power shutoffs due to high wildfire risk
- Oct 14Power shutoff warning grows, 88,000 customers now affected
- Oct 15Thousands without power as PG&E begins power shutoffs amid wildfire risk
- Oct 16East Bay residents absorb public safety power shutoffs because of fire weather risks
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