PG&E Initiates Power Shutoffs in Northern California Over Wildfire Concerns

Utility company cuts electricity for over 9,000 customers as dry, windy conditions heighten fire risks.

PG&E has implemented a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting over 9,000 customers in Northern California.
The shutoffs are a precautionary measure due to unseasonably hot temperatures, high winds, and low humidity.
Counties impacted include Glenn, Shasta, Butte, Alameda, and Napa, among others.
This is the third set of PSPS events PG&E has executed this year to mitigate wildfire risks.
PG&E equipment has been linked to several major wildfires in recent years, including the 2018 Camp Fire and the 2021 Dixie Fire.